Waters of Yangzhou Tom Sharp

The cold river flows over sharp stones. I have followed my lord. He’s appointed me, but what can I tell the people? Uncles and nephews rebel, an uprising replaces the emperor, and the cycle continues.

扬之水 诗经

扬之水，白石凿凿。 素衣朱襮，从子于沃。 既见君子，云何不乐。 扬之水，白石皓皓。 素衣朱绣，从子于鹄。 既见君子，云何其忧。 扬之水，白石粼粼。 我闻有命，不敢以告人。