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Picking Lotus
Xiao Gang (a.k.a. Emperor Jianwen di, reign 549-551) of the Liang dynasty Picking Lotus Late sun warms the deserted jetty, Picking lotuses by evening’s glow. Wind rising; the lake crossing, hard. So many lotuses, undiminished by … Continue reading
On the Love of the Lotus
Zhou Dunyi (1017-1073) of the Song dynasty On the Love of the Lotus Among flowering plants in water or earth, many are much admired. During the Jin dynasty, Tao Yüanming cherished only the chrysanthemum. And … Continue reading
Poem of Desires
Lu Yü (circa 733-804 A.D.) of the Tang Dynasty Poem I do not desire cups of white jade Nor covet wine vessels of yellow gold. I do not yearn for court matins Nor long for evening … Continue reading
Ode to Tea
Du Yü (ca. 282-311 A.D.) of the Western Jin Dynasty Ode to Tea On Mount Ling is a high peak where a wondrous thing gathers. It is tea, filling the valleys and covering the hills, … Continue reading