Yi Annul 李安訥
poet · official · Joseon Korea · 1571–1637
A poet and official of mid-Joseon who left more than four thousand poems. He also served on the frontier in Hamgyeong province.
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late 16th century · While serving on the frontier in Hamgyeong province
I meant to write home and tell them how hard it is, but feared it would make my white-haired parents sick with worry. So with the snow piled a thousand fathoms deep on the dark hills, I report that this winter is as warm as spring.
欲作家書說苦辛 恐敎愁殺白頭親
陰山積雪深千丈 却報今冬暖似春Dong'ak jip, "Sending a Letter Home"
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