Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The Old Man under the Moon
Yue Lao Love Poem No. 31: Adapted from a verse by the Chan Buddhist monk Chuanzi, the Boat Monk: "The night is still, the water cold, the fish won't bite; I row home with a boat full of moonlight"
Yue Lao Love Poem No. 31 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Adapted from a verse by the Chan Buddhist monk Chuanzi, the Boat Monk: "The night is still, the water cold, the fish won't bite; I row home with a boat full of moonlight"”. In plain words: You may not catch a fish this time, but a boat full of moonlight counts too. Let go of winning and losing, and your heart will be full.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Adapted from a verse by the Chan Buddhist monk Chuanzi, the Boat Monk: "The night is still, the water cold, the fish won't bite; I row home with a boat full of moonlight"
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Questions people ask
Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 31 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. You may not catch a fish this time, but a boat full of moonlight counts too. Let go of winning and losing, and your heart will be full. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 31 say about love?
You may not catch a fish this time, but a boat full of moonlight counts too. Let go of winning and losing, and your heart will be full.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 31 say in English?
I set out my line for nothing; / the night is still, the water cold, / and the fish will not take the bait. / I laugh: the boat comes home full of bright moonlight.