To My Deceased Wife: Two Yuan Zhen "What if one of us should die?" we said for fun one day; But now it has come true and passed before my eyes.

I can't bear to see your clothes and give them away; I seal your embroidery lest it should draw my sighs.

Remembering your kindness, I'm kind to our maids; Dreaming of your bounty, I give bounties as before.

I know there is no mortal but returns to the shades, But a poor couple like us have more to deplore.