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Li Yu - Corn Poppy
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Li Yu - Corn Poppy |
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Laoha Member
since 2003-03-07
Posts 161Nevada, USA |
Li Yu - Corn Poppy When will there be an end to spring flowers and autumn moon, how many things there were are known? Again by the small attic there were easterly last night, impossible to look back the old country in the moonlight. Still there should be the buildings of carved stones and jade, the only thing has ever changed is the emperor's face. If ever asked how much one could have sorrow, just look at the waters of the river in continuous flow. Li Yu, 937-978, the emperor of southern Tang dynasty. After the conquer by Song dynasty, he become a prisoner, then later died of poison. Most of his poems were written during the time as a prisoner in reflecting this deep pain and sorrow of losing his own dynasty as an emperor. His poems put great details in description with refined words and musical harmony. He started a new era in Chinese poetry and is undoubtedly one of the most important poets in Chinese history. Translated by Laoha, 2005-04-22 ¡¶ÓÝÃÀÈË¡· ´º»¨ÇïÔºÎʱÁË£¬ÍùÊÂÖª¶àÉÙ¡£ С¥×òÒ¹ÓÖ¶«·ç£¬¹Ê¹ú²»¿°»ØÊ×ÔÂÃ÷ÖС£ µñÀ¸ÓñÆöÓ¦ÓÌÔÚ£¬Ö»ÊÇÖìÑոġ£ ÎʾýÄÜÓм¸¶à³î£¬Ç¡ËÆÒ»½´ºË®Ïò¶«Á÷¡£ China Poet LAOHA'S PEN [This message has been edited by Laoha (04-23-2005 09:17 AM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
If ever asked how much one could have sorrow, just look at the waters of the river in continuous flow. This gives me shivers! Thank you dear Laoha for sharing this beautiful poem in your translation. Love, Margherita |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes, thanks for sharing |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Laoha, Thank you for this wonderful translation and the background history of Li Yu. I would love to know how to translate! You make it look so inviting. miscellanea |
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Laoha Member
since 2003-03-07
Posts 161Nevada, USA |
Thanks for reading. I do not write poem often enough, but I love poerty. I found great pleasure translating. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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