Song of the Palace
July 5, 2023Thermoregulation in Winter Moths
July 5, 2023
A Song of the Palace.
Her tears are spent, but no dreams come.
She can hear the others singing through the night.
She has lost his love. Alone with her beauty,
She leans till dawn on her incense-pillow.
Bai Juyi (772-846) was a Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty known for his simple, direct style and his focus on everyday life and common people. His poetry often dealt with themes of love, friendship, and social justice, and he is considered one of the greatest poets in Chinese history. Some of his notable works include "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" and "A Pipa Song".