Li Ching Chao Hair Poems
- 1. Tz'u No. 3
To the tune "Red Lips"
Tired of swinging
indolent
... - 2. Tz'u No. 9 (weary)
To the tune of "Rinsing Silk Stream"
Saddened by the dying spring, I am too weary
to rearrange my hair.
... - 3. When Night Comes
To the tune of "Telling My Most Intimate Feelings"
When night comes,
I am so flushed with wine,
... - 4. To The Tune
Breeze soft, sun frail, spring still early.
In a new lined dress my heart was refreshed,
But when I rose from sleep I felt a chill.
I put plum blossoms in my hair.
... - 5. A Friend Sends Her Perfumed Carriage
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... - 6. Tz'u No. 10 (exile)
To the tune of "Bodhisattva Aliens"
Soft breezes, mild sunshine,
spring is still young.
... - 7. Tz'u No. 11
To the tune of "Lamentation"
It was far into the night when, intoxicated,
I took off my ornaments;
... - 8. Tz'u No. 17 (he Is Gone)
To the tune of "Wu Ling Spring"
Wind ceased, the dust is scented
with the fallen flowers.
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