The yellow sand rises as high as white cloud; The lonely town is lost amid the mountains proud. Why should the Mongol flute complain no willows grow? Beyond the Jade Gate vernal wind will never blow! (Wang Zhihuan)

The yellow sand rises as high as white cloud; The lonely town is lost amid the mountains proud. Why should the Mongol flute complain no willows grow? Beyond the Jade Gate vernal wind will never blow!

Wang Zhihuan

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