Author Witter Bynner When the Emperor sought guidance from wise men, from exiles, He found no calmer wisdom than that of young Chia And assigned him the foremost council-seat at midnight, Yet asked him about gods, instead of about people. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments