When I sing, the moon dances. When I dance, my shadow dances, too. We share life's joys when sober. Drunk, each goes a separate way. Constant friends, although we wander, we'll meet again in the Milky Way.
Chinese poet
From the poem 'Drinking Alone by Moonlight', widely translated
c. 701-762 AD (original composition)
Found in 1 providers: gemini
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