February 13: Song of the River

[February Feels Like]

My boat is of ebony;

the holes in my flute are golden.

As a plant takes out stains from silk,

so wine takes sadness from the heart.

When one has good wine,

a graceful boat,

and a maiden's love,

why envy the immortal gods?

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Li Pao, T'ang Dynasty (700s AD)