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The Locked Garden

The host refuses to open the door though I knock hard, For he must hate to see shoeprints on the moss in the yard. Nonetheless he can’t lock in the colors of vigorous spring, And over the fence is a branch of apricot blossoms blazing. (Tran.)

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Date: 10/7/2019 6:47:00 AM
Beautiful imagery, Charlie.
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Date: 7/14/2019 12:24:00 PM
hello Charlie Way, the host is very fussy about his garden,so much so- he rather have no one step on his garden making footprints. have a nice day my friend.
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