Illustration for a Chinese style calendar
Egret is usually appear in Ancient Chinese poetry as an metaphor of a pursuit of a peaceful life,
Poets use this intentionTo show their Indifferent to fame and fortune.
《杂咏八首上礼部李侍郎·白鹭》刘长卿
亭亭常独立,川上时延颈。秋水寒白毛,夕阳吊孤影。
幽姿闲自媚,逸翮思一骋。如有长风吹,青云在俄顷。
※Chinese poetry 白鹭:Egret
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