Li Ching Chao Spring Poems
- 1. The Sun Sets In Molten Gold
The sun sets in molten gold.
The evening clouds form a jade disk.
Where is he?
Dense white mist envelops the willows.
... - 2. Tz'u No. 12
To the tune of "Happy Event Is Nigh"
The wind ceases; fallen flowers pile high.
Outside my screen, petals collect in heaps of red
... - 3. 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.
... - 4. When Night Comes
To the tune of "Telling My Most Intimate Feelings"
When night comes,
I am so flushed with wine,
... - 5. 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.
... - 6. Tz'u No. 6 (waiting For You)
To the tune of "Red Lips"
Lonely in my secluded chamber,
A thousand sorrows fill every inch
... - 7. Tz'u No. 10 (exile)
To the tune of "Bodhisattva Aliens"
Soft breezes, mild sunshine,
spring is still young.
... - 8. Tz'u No. 8
To the tune of "Rinsing Silk Stream"
My courtyard is small, windows idle,
spring is getting old.
... - 9. 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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