The Recluse
July 6, 2023The Beautiful Xi Shi
July 6, 2023The Cornel Grove
Bear fruit red and green
Again as if flower further open
Hill at if remain guest
Place here cornel cup
When bearing fruit it’s red and green,
As if the flowers were budding again.
If a guest remains on the hill,
Set a cup of cornel here.
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.