Off Riviere Du Loup
July 5, 2023Dreaming of Li Po
July 5, 2023Spring Night in the Imperial Chancellery
Evening falls on palace walls shaded by flowering trees, with cry of birds
flying past on their way to roost. The stars quiver as they look down on the
myriad doors of the palace, and the moon’s light increases as she moves into
the ninefold sky. Unable to sleep, I seem to hear the sound of the bronze-clad
doors opening for the audience, or imagine the sound of bridle-bells bourne
upon the wind. Having a sealed memorial to submit at tomorrow’s levee, I make
frequent inquiries about the progress of the night.
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.