On the Birth of His Son

by Arthur Waley
Families, when a child is born
Want it to be intelligent.
I, through intelligence,
Having wrecked my whole life,
Only hope the baby will prove
Ignorant and stupid.
Then he will crown a tranquil life
By becoming a Cabinet Minister.
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English
Author of original: 
Su Tung-p'o
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Short Poems
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