ON THE CLASSIC OF THE HILLS AND SEA
Florence Wheelock Ayscough translation
In what place does the cinnabar-red tree of the alchemists seed? Upon the sun-slopes Of Mount Mi It pushes out its yellow flowers And rounds its crimson fruit. Eat it and you will live forever. The frozen dew is like white jade; It shimmers with the curious light of gems. Why do people regard these things? Because the Yellow Emperor considers them of importance.
Written by Li Hai-ku, 19th Century
Composed by T'ao Ch'ien