Ruined and ill—a man of two score;
Pretty and guileless—a girl of three.
Not a boy—but still better than nothing:
To soothe one’s feeling—from time to time a kiss!
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I love the way he shares his memories and thoughts- it's like an old and valued friend is sharing his life experiences with me. He is a remarkable poet who lived from the years 772-to 846. Amazing how life experiences are the same while technologically so much has changed.
powerful_despite the poor translation