Du Fu: loose translations
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Wind blows smoke from a thousand miles, adding its haze to the subdued colors of autumn. There’s a secret passage from the palace hall to the imperial garden, a dangerous place today. In the palace, embroidered swans give the impression of being wild and free. Emperors enjoyed song and dance here since ancient times, but those days are gone.