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Forty-Fourth Hexagram
A playful Zephyr dances
and delights beneath
indulgent Heaven:
A Prince who shouts orders
but will not
walk among his people
may as well try to command
the four winds.
A strong, addictive temptation,
much more dangerous
than it seems.
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Changing Lines
Line Six
You lower your horns
toward one who sincerely
wants to become close to you.
Your companion's
understanding
will spare you any regret.
Line Five
Keep this melon
growing in the shade.
It is a blessing from heaven.
Line Four
No fish for guests;
none even for yourself.
Misfortune.
Line Three
They flay the skin from his thighs
then toss him
in the wasteland
to struggle home.
He will live to remember
this hideous lesson,
and will avoid
any more painful mistakes.
Line Two
A fish in the kitchen.
Adequate for your
humble needs,
but not suitable for guests.
No mistake.
Line One
Get control of yourself.
This temptation has you
rooting like a hog.
Only self-discipline
can steer you off this
road to disaster.
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