As when the north winds keenly blow,
And all around fast falls the snow,
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I do like the rhythm and repetition of words in this lovely poem.
I have no clue what or who Wei is and I really think it would help me understand what this rather lovely written poem is about. The poem is steeped in contrast. It seems to be juxtaposing the natural scene with a social or personal situation. And if I just knew Wei maybe this contrast would really be deep and crucial and insightful to me..
Wei isn't a who--it's a where. I tried to link to Wikipedia but it wouldn't let me--but Wei is a major Chinese river (and the surrounding region) .