The Fruitfulness Of The Locust

By Confucius Confucius

Ye locusts, winged tribes,

    Gather in concord fine;

  Well your descendants may

    In numerous bright hosts shine!

  Ye locusts, winged tribes,

    Your wings in flight resound;

  Well your descendants may

    In endless lines be found!

  Ye locusts, winged tribes,

    Together cluster strong;

  Well your descendants may

    In swarms forever throng!