Going Alone to Spend a Night at the Hsien-Yu Temple

The crane from the shore standing at the top of the steps; 

The moon on the pool seen at the open door; 

Where these are, I made my lodging-place 

And for two nights could not turn away. 

I am glad I chanced on a place so lonely and still 

With no companion to drag me early home. 

Now that I have tasted the joy of being alone 

I will never again come with a friend at my side.