Temple Tree Path (辋川集 宫槐陌) - By Wang Wei

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辋川集 宫槐陌

王维

仄径荫宫槐，
幽阴多绿苔。
应门但迎扫，
畏有山僧来。


A narrow, sunless path to the temple tree,
Deep and dark; abundant green moss.
Wait by the gate when finished sweeping the yard,
In case a monk should come down from the hill.