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I like that painting by Chen Jiqun and it goes well with this poem. Also thanks for introducing Chen Jiqun - interesting style and and interesting backstory of their own.

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It's a metaphor for their friendship.

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I absolutely love this poem. You have translated some really beautiful poems. This one and the Chang e one really grab me.

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I keep coming back to this on at this point in time. A parting is imminent

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I hope your parting is only temporary

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I sent it to my friend.

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It is.

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