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How to recite a poem to convey a poems meaning .

The poem I have chosen.

“Poems in depression at Wei Village by bai juyi.”

“I hug my pillow and do not speak a word.
In my empty room no sounds stir.
Who knows that, all day a bed.
I am not ill and am not even asleep?
Turned to jade are the boys rosy cheeks.
To his sick temples the frost of winter clings.
Do not wonder that my body sinks to decay.
Though my limbs are old my heart is older yet.”