Jia Dao Poems
Jia Dao(Chia Tao) Was a Chinese poet active during the Tang Dynasty
Jia Dao: (779–843) (Chia Tao). Was a Chinese poet active during the Tang Dynasty. He was successful as a poet but some critics find his work lacking in intellectual depth. He left the monastery when he met Han Yu, and spent the rest of his life in Chang’an.
Jia Dao Poems – Looking for a Recluse but Failing to Find Him
By Jia Dao
Under the pines I questioned the boy.
“My master’s off gathering herbs.
All I know is he’s here on the mountain—clouds are so deep, I don’t know where…
Jia Dao Poems – Seeking but Not Finding the Recluse
By Jia Dao
Under pines
I ask the boy;
He says: “My master’s gone
To gather herbs.
I only know he’s on this mountain,
But the clouds are too deep
To know where.”
Link: Han Yu Poems
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