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“Someone sits in a mountain vale A robe of clouds, rainbows for tassels The fragrant forest is the place to live The road has been long and difficult With a heart full of doubt and regret A life has passed and nothing has been accomplished Others call it failure I stand alone devoted to this Cold Mountain life”

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If you want a peaceful place to dwell Cold Mountain is guaranteed forever A light wind blows softly in the pines The sound is…

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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…

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Cold Mountain Son Forever not change I live alone Beyond life death

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