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Reflections on the Passage of Time in Ancient Chinese Poetry

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In ancient China, many poets expressed reflections on the past and often lamented the passage of time through their poetry.

In ancient China, many poets expressed reflections on the past and often lamented the passage of time through their poetry. The three following poems span over nearly a thousand years, and all revolve around this central theme. Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published Painted Zither (锦瑟) 作者：李商隐 （Author: Li Shangying, 9th century) 锦瑟无端五十弦，Painted zither without reason 50 strings 一弦一柱思华年。one string one bridge feel flowering year 庄生晓梦迷蝴蝶，Master Zhuang dawn dream confuse butterfly 望帝春心托杜鹃。Emperor Wang spring heart entrust cuckoo 沧海月明珠有泪，Blue sea moon bright…

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