X. Yu Ti Chih Tu

The Yu Ti Chih Tu; metaphorical. Some one regrets the poverty of his circumstances, which prevented him from gathering around him companions whom he admired.

1On the left of the way, a russet pear tree
Stands there all alone,—a fit image of me.
There is that princely man! O that he would come,
And in my poor dwelling with me be at home!
In the core of my heart do I love him, but say,
Whence shall I procure him the wants of the day. p. 136

2At the bend in the way a russet pear tree
Stands there all alone,—a fit image of me.
There is that princely man! O that he would come.
And rambling with me be himself here at home!
In the core of my heart I love him, but say,
Whence shall I procure him the wants of the day.