Mission to the Huns Tom Sharp

A sea of clouds comes between us as you begin your long journey to pay tribute to the Huns. As you travel into the desert, you can dream about the spring— its blue rivers and green mountains. You should be proud of our people, but if they ask you who you are, I wouldn’t brag about the status of your family.

送子由使契丹 苏轼

云海相望寄此身，哪因远适更沾巾。 不辞驿骑凌风雪，要使天骄识凤麟。 沙漠回看清禁月，湖山应梦武林春。 单于若问君家世，莫道中朝第一人。