A VIEW OF TAISHAN

A VIEW OF TAISHAN     Du Fu     What shall I say of the Great Peak？ ——     The ancient dukedoms are everywhere green,     Inspired and stirred by the breath of creation,     With the Twin Forces balancing day and night.     …I bare my breast toward opening clouds,     I strain my sight after birds flying home.     When shall I reach the top and hold     All mountains in a single glance？