from China

Oct. 9th, 2006 01:12 pm
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Parrot
Po Chu-yi

Talk all day and then keep silent;
Midnight, still restless on its perch.
Body imprisoned for its bright plumage;
Heart embittered by understanding.
Dusk arouses thoughts of return to nest;
Springtime multiplies mating calls.
Who can break this cage open,
Released, to joy in flight and song?

This is a lovely poem but I have to wonder--when did parrots arrive in China?

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