In My Lodge at Wang Chuan,(After a Long Rain.)
July 6, 2023Huazi Ridge
July 6, 2023Hut Among the Bamboos
Sitting alone
in the hush of the bamboo grove
I thrum my lute
and whistle lingering notes.
In the secrecy of the wood
no one can hear —
Only the clear moon
comes to shine on me.
Wang Wei
Wang Wei (701-761) was a Chinese poet, painter, and musician who is considered one of the most important figures of the Tang dynasty. Wei's poetry often dealt with themes of nature and the human condition, and his most famous works include "Deer Fence" and "The King of Chu at Shangyin." Wei was also a renowned painter and musician.