Perspective by Tom Sharp

Above the rolling river, vast hills would be challenging to cross. We float slowly downstream, ample time to take in the view. Steep rocks covered in maple trees are partly hidden by the clouds. I’m no longer young and strong but the sun is shining on me. I feel sure that I can find a home; this will be where my worries will end. The country is full of war and evil; deadly weapons are on both sides. There’s no easy way out. Even good masters will be shamed. Meanwhile, this is a beautiful place. I can forget the war for a while.

次空灵岸 by 杜甫 (Du Fu)

沄沄逆素浪，落落展清眺。幸有舟楫迟，得尽所历妙。空灵霞石峻，枫栝隐奔峭。青春犹无私，白日亦偏照。可使营吾居，终焉托长啸。毒瘴未足忧，兵戈满边徼。向者留遗恨，耻为达人诮。回帆觊赏延，佳处领其要。