by Yuan Haowen【Jin Dynasty】 Translation and Photogarph by Hsing Chou
Green leaves densely shade
Over the pond and pavilion
Much cooler in here
Pomegranates newly bloom
Flower like red leno
Young swallows and orioles articulate
High on top of willow cicadae resonate
Sudden rain pours across
Pearl-like raindrops randomly splash
Drumming on every lotus fresh
How many people live hundred years?
Cherish the good times and beautiful scenes
Don’t let them pass by in vanity
Humble or noble is pre-determined
No need to painstakingly arrange
Ask friends and guests to enjoy
Drink lightly from fragrant goblets
Chant softly with joy
Just inebriate
Let the two wheels of Sun and Moon
Come and go like shuttles alternate
