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The Songs Song 65 Born Beautiful I have been born so beautiful, Need I fear that no new fish will take my hook? 137 This morning I held a fish in my hand, as its tail thrashed this way and that. Now I have put my fishing rod in its case, and need it no more. If fish and water do not agree, it is because of fate. I know that in the vast ocean there are many fish. Stop jumping round everywhere! An iron net has been spread, If you once escape my hook, I will leave you to roam the seas. Song 66 Not All That Beautiful You are not all that beautiful. Why was I love-smitten when first I saw you? I believe that even before you were born, it was fated you would win my soul; and so in this life you have made me heartbroken. A former life planted the root of this life's sin-debt of flowers and powder [i.e. of courtesans];166 Because of this, risking death I went in search of flowers, and I happened upon this wondrous fragrance. Hundreds of thousands of red powders [i.e. courtesans] have I seen, but none was like you. After I had met you once, I went back and pondered for at least ten days. If they say that the dead will return to life then I will die with you. You have treated me harshly. When I am dead and gone, you will say it is no concern of yours. But not even if someone [i.e. another beautiful person] from heaven came here, would I dare to have lustful desires. 166 See Songs 9, line 5; 35 (Part 3), line 3; 35 (Part 4), lines 8-10; 72, line 6. The Songs Song 65 Born Beautiful 137 I have been born so beautiful, Need I fear that no new fish will take my hook? This morning I held a fish in my hand, as its tail thrashed this way and that. Now I have put my fishing rod in its case, and need it no more. If fish and water do not agree, it is because of fate. I know that in the vast ocean there are many fish. Stop jumping round everywhere! An iron net has been spread, If you once escape my hook, I will leave you to roam the seas. Song 66 Not All That Beautiful You are not all that beautiful. Why was I love-smitten when first I saw you? I believe that even before you were born, it was fated you would win my soul; and so in this life you have made me heartbroken. A former life planted the root of this life's sin-debt of flowers and powder [i.e. of courtesans];166 Because of this, risking death I went in search of flowers, and I happened upon this wondrous fragrance. Hundreds of thousands of red powders [i.e. courtesans] have I seen, but none was like you. After I had met you once, I went back and pondered for at least ten days. If they say that the dead will return to life then I will die with you. You have treated me harshly. When I am dead and gone, you will say it is no concern of yours. But not even if someone [i.e. another beautiful person] from heaven came here, would I dare to have lustful desires. 166 See Songs 9, line 5; 35 (Part 3), line 3; 35 (Part 4), lines 8-10; 72, line 6. 138 Cantonese Love Songs You must really forgive me. Do not, without even speaking a word to me, veer your heart away from mine. Song 67 Why Are You So Thin? Why are you so thin? It makes others pity you. I believe you are grieved because of your passion. I see you are so thin you can scarcely carry the weight of your clothes; your features have changed. I advise you to see through the word 'dissipationlJ67 for what it is; do not be so spell-bound by it; Lovesickness will play havoc with your spirit. See how the madly infatuated butterfly dreams in the flower's boudoir [i.e. the house of entertainment]! Although your love be extremely deep, do not indulge too much. You must take thought. Do not say all you want is dissipation and that you are not afraid your life will be shortened. Let...

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