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no questions
about the diagnosis --
she decorates
the Christmas tree
on a September night
  Chinese Translation (Traditional)
沒有詢問
有關診斷的問題 --
在九月的一個晚上
她裝飾
一顆聖誕樹
Chinese Translation (Simplified)
没有询问
有关诊断的问题 --
在九月的一个晚上
她装饰
一颗圣诞树

Translation and comment by Chen-ou Liu.
 The opening lines set the theme and emotional context while the unexpected yet poignant last line sparks the reader's emotions and reflection on the (true) meaning of a Christmas tree.

A fresh take on Christmas tanka.

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