Tier on tier of beautiful mountains and streams Blue green vistas locked in white clouds The mist makes my bandana wet Dew coats my grass cape My feet climb in straw sandals My hand holds an old wooden stick When… — Hanshan Copy Share Image
Old and sick, more than one hundred years Face haggard, hair white, I'm happy to still live in the mountains A cloth covered phantom watching the years flow by Why envy people with clever ways of living? — Hanshan Copy Share Image
I settled at Cold Mountain long ago Already it seems like ages Wandering free I roam the woods and streams Lingering to watch things… — Hanshan Copy Share Image
I love the joy of mountains Wandering free with no concerns Every day I find food for this old body There's leisure for thinking,… — Hanshan Copy Share Image
Men ask the way to Cold Mountain, Cold Mountain: there's no through trail. — Hanshan Copy Share Image
I brewed potions in a vain search for life everlasting, I read books, I sang songs of history, And today I've come home to… — Hanshan Copy Share Image
When people look for the road in the clouds The cloud road disappears The mountains are tall and steep The streams are wide and… — Hanshan Copy Share Image
If you're looking for a place to rest Cold Mountain is good for a long stay The breeze blowing through the dark pines Sounds… — Hanshan Copy Share Image
If you want a peaceful place to dwell Cold Mountain is guaranteed forever A light wind blows softly in the pines The sound is… — Hanshan Copy Share Image
As for me, I delight in the every day Way Among mist-wrapped vines and rocky caves Here in the wilderness I am completely free… — Hanshan Copy Share Image
Cold Mountain is hidden in white clouds It's peaceful to be cut off from the busy world I use dry grass for cushions in… — Hanshan Copy Share Image
I dreamed a place where I have come to dwell Cold Mountain says it all Monkeys scream, the valley fog is cold My door… — Hanshan Copy Share Image
How wonderful is Cold Mountain Climbers are all afraid The moon shines on clear water twinkle twinkle Wind rustles the tall grass Plum trees… — Hanshan Copy Share Image
