Chancellor Of Shu [Zhuge Liang]
Dù Fǔ 712-770
Shu Chancellor's memorial shrine
where shall I seek?
Beyond Brocade Mandarin's City
there cypresses throng.
Emerald grass gleams on the steps
for itself spring hues;
A yellow oriole screened by leaves
in vain his fine song.
Three times persistently importuned
an empire-wide plan;
Two reigns founded & preserved--
the old servant's will.
Before his mustered army's triumph
first he lost his life,
Summoning up heroes' tears
to flood their bosoms still.
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