The Nth Poet's New Year's Prayer Poem / Xishuangbanna Zhou Yanfeng
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I pray—
At that time, someone prevented the official from plundering a cart of charcoal from the charcoal seller
Du Fu's "Song of the Thatched House Broken by the Autumn Wind" was recited in officialdom
The demolition warriors waited until the Spring Festival to do so
The fireworks on Chinese New Year's Eve also rose brilliantly from the slums
- I pray that Providence will have mercy on the weak, and the spring breeze blows everywhere
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I pray—
The mine collapsed only because of a strong earthquake
The boss who owed his wages publicly apologized
Urban construction workers live calmly with their heads held high
The cleaning aunt received friendly greetings from passers-by
Someone on the bus gave up a seat to a beggar
- I pray that there is great love and warmth in the world
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I pray—
Children are not lonely, and adults are self-reliant and responsible
The old man is supported, and the deep wrinkles are full of smiles
The road reaches all the remote mountainous areas
Pull out the child who even dreams of climbing the mountain
Before Hans Christian Andersen's little girl finished striking matches
Someone reached over to her with a warm hand
- I pray that all beings are equal and that every family is happy
