Lotus leaves float on rippling water,
flowers shiver in wind.
Deep among the lotus flowers,
two small boats meet.
She sees a young man, almost speaks,
then just smiles and bows her head
and into the water
her emerald-jade hairpin drops.
(Bai JuYi)
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