“SLEEPING ON A NIGHT OF AUTUMN RAIN It's cold this night in autumn's third month, Peacefully within, a lone old man. He lies down late, the lamp already gone out, And beautifully sleeps amid the sound of rain. The ash inside the vessel still warm from the fire, Its fragrance increases the warmth of quilt and covers. When dawn comes, clear and cold, he does not rise, The red frosted leaves cover the steps.” EarthPoetrySleepRainChineseAutumn Author:Bai Juyi
“Heat lingers As days are still long; Early mornings are cool While autumn is still young. Dew on the lotus Scatters pure perfume; Wind on the bamboos Gives off a gentle tinkling. I am idle and lonely, Lying down all day, Sick and decayed; No one asks for me; Thin dusk before my gates, Cassia blossoms inch deep.” GivingLongStillsYoungLyingAsksMorningWindPureLonelySickGentleHeatAutumnGatesInchesIdlePerfumeDewOctoberDuskEarly MorningLotusesLying DownBamboo Author:Bai Juyi
“A strip of water's spread in the setting sun, Half the river's emerald, half is red. I love the third night of the ninth month, The dew is like a pearl; the moon like a bow.” NightWaterHalfSunMonthsMoonSummerRedRiversThirdsSpreadSettingSettingsTaoismAutumnBowsPearlsDewEmeralds Author:Bai Juyi
“Autumn clouds, vague and obscure; The evening, lonely and chill. I felt the dampness on my garments, But saw no spot, and heard no sound of rain.” FeltSoundSawsHeardSummerRainLonelyCloudsSpotsEveningTaoismAutumnVagueObscureChillGarmentsSound Of Rain Author:Bai Juyi
“Two monks sit facing, playing chess on the mountain, The bamboo shadow on the board is dark and clear. Not a person sees the bamboo's shadow, One sometimes hears the pieces being moved.” PersonsTwoSometimesDarkClearPiecesMountainShadowMovedWinterChessBoardsTaoismAutumnMonkPlaying ChessBamboo Author:Bai Juyi
