Poem 登科后 | Passing the Imperial Examination
登科后 孟郊 （751 — 814） 昔日龌龊不足夸， 今朝放荡思无涯。 春风得意马蹄疾， 一日看尽长安花。 Passing the Imperial Examination Meng Jiao (751 – 814) Once unrefined and not worth an utter, today I let loose and let my thoughts flutter. With Spring’s gust of pride and swift hoof of horse, I saw all Chang'an’s flowers in a single day’s course. Note: Chang'an was the capital city of Tang Empire (618 – 907). Translator: Nathan J. Stoltzfus