Off Riviere Du Loup
July 5, 2023Dreaming of Li Po
July 5, 2023Overnight at the Riverside Tower
Evening colors linger on mountain paths.
Out beyond this study perched over River Gate,
At the cliff’s edge, frail clouds stay
All night. Among waves, a lone, shuddering
Moon. As cranes trail off in flight, silent,
Wolves snarl over their kill. I brood on
Our wars, sleepless here and, to right
A relentless Heaven and Earth, powerless.
Du Fu
Du Fu (712-770) was a Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty. He is widely regarded as one of China's greatest poets and wrote on a wide range of subjects, including politics, nature, and human emotions. His works, such as "The Ballad of the Army Carts" and "Spring View," are characterized by their vivid imagery and emotional depth.