Literature Reference: 疲马恋旧秣,羁禽思故栖。—— 《鵶路溪行呈陆中丞》 The weary horse longs for its old fodder, and the caged bird yearns for its former perch. Source from 'Yalu Xixing Cheng Lu Zhongcheng'.
故: Thus, the tale unfolds.
栖: A place to dwell and take refuge; a sanctuary for one's being.
Meaning: A nostalgic yearning for a peaceful past and a longing for home.