Li Bai: loose translations
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1. We crossed the Yumen pass and chased the Xiongnu to Jinwei Mountain. In camp at night, a flute played the old song “Plum Blossoms Falling.” I know it’s not snow because of its fragrance; you’ve left me; the winter will be cold. Our drums beat like ocean waves in a storm. The hilt of my sword outlined the moon. Anger built up inside me. I wanted to cut off the head of the Xiongnu. 2. We had their camp under siege. After a hundred battles, my armor was broken, but I rode into their camp, killed General Huyan, and led the remnants of our calvary home.