The sage's dance

A. Farwell

On my flute, tipped with jade,

I sang a song to mortals;

but the mortals did not understand.

Then I lifted my flute to the heavens,

and I sang my song to the Sages.

The Sages rejoiced together,

they danced on the glistening clouds.

And now mortals understand me,

when I sing to the accompaniment

of my flute tipped with jade.