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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 63: From Wang Ling's "Seeing Off Spring" (Song dynasty)

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 63 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “From Wang Ling's "Seeing Off Spring" (Song dynasty)”. In plain words: Wanting to win someone back is understandable, and doing your best is enough. The seasons keep their own pace, so don't wear yourself out.

Fair Fortune
Even at midnight, the cuckoo still cries its heart out,refusing to believe the east wind can't be called back.

Original Chinese

子規半夜猶啼血不信東風喚不回

The story behind it

From Wang Ling's "Seeing Off Spring" (Song dynasty)

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 63 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Wanting to win someone back is understandable, and doing your best is enough. The seasons keep their own pace, so don't wear yourself out. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 63 say about love?

Wanting to win someone back is understandable, and doing your best is enough. The seasons keep their own pace, so don't wear yourself out.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 63 say in English?

Even at midnight, the cuckoo still cries its heart out, / refusing to believe the east wind can't be called back.

Different temples may use slightly different versions.

A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

Chinese poem font: Wang Han-zong Li Shu (GPL v2), with a few added glyphs