27. I / The Corners of the Mouth (Providing Nourishment)

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THE CORNERS OF THE MOUTH. Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to the providing of nourishment And to what a man seeks To fill his own mouth with.
Line 6: The source of nourishment. Awareness of danger brings good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water.
Line 5: Turning away from the path. To remain persevering brings good fortune. One should not cross the great water.
Line 4: Turning to the summit For provision of nourishment Brings good fortune. Spying about with sharp eyes Like a tiger with insatiable craving. No blame.
Line 3: Turning away from nourishment. Perseverance brings misfortune. Do not act thus for ten years. Nothing serves to further.
Line 2: Turning to the summit for nourishment, Deviating from the path To seek nourishment from the hill. Continuing to do this brings misfortune.
Line 1: You let your magic tortoise go, And look at me with the corners of your mouth drooping. Misfortune.