This is the land－the Sunset washes — China

This－is the land－the Sunset washes－1
These－are the Banks of the Yellow Sea－
Where it rose－or whither it rushes－
These－are the Western Mystery!

Night after Night 5
Her purple traffic
Strews the landing with Opal Bales－
Merchantmen－poise upon Horizons－
Dip－and vanish like Orioles!
(F.297/J.266)
[1] land, Sunset:: the east.
[2] Banks, Yellow Sea:: coast of China.
[6] purple traffic:: trade with valuable goods.
[7] Opal Bales:: Chinese porcelain.
[8] Merchantmen:: vessels for trading.
[9] Oriole:: a bird notable of its yellow color, a hint on China.