XIII. Ch‘ien Shang

The Ch‘ien Shang; narrative. A lady's declaration of her attachment to her lover, whom she addresses, however, in a defiant manner.

1If you, good sir, continue to be kind,
I'll hold my garments up the Chên to cross.
If you prefer ’bout me to change your mind,
Is there no other to replace your loss?
Of all the foolish youths I've seen,
Most foolish you I well may ween.

2If you, good sir, continue to be kind,
I'll hold my garments up the Wei to cross.
If you prefer ’bout me to change your mind,
Is there no other to replace your loss?
Of all the foolish youths I've seen,
Most foolish you I well may ween.