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The Cold of Early Winter Arrives
孟冬寒气至，
北风何惨栗。
In the first month of winter the cold air comes; how bitter and shivering the north wind.
愁多知夜长，
仰观众星列。
With much sorrow one knows the night is long; I lift my eyes and gaze on the ranged stars.
三五明月满，
四五蟾兔缺。
On the fifteenth the bright moon is full; by the twentieth the toad and hare grow wan.
客从远方来，
遗我一书札。
A traveler came from far away, and left with me a written letter.
上言长相思，
下言久离别。
First it speaks of lasting longing; then of our long separation.
置书怀袖中，
三岁字不灭。
I put the letter in my breast and sleeve—for three years the characters have not faded.
一心抱区区，
惧君不识察。
With all my heart I hold this single devotion, fearing that you will not perceive it.
