春闺崔道融 - A Cloak of Spring by Cui Daorong A Chinese Poem in English & Chinese
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Immerse yourself in the delicate beauty of "A Cloak of Spring" (《春闺》) by Cui Daorong, a rare female poet of the Tang Dynasty. This short poem captures the solitude and longing of a woman in springtime, using subtle imagery and elegant rhythm.
Chūn kuī cūi dào rǒng, a cloak of spring, cūi dào rǒng, yù jiǎn yí chūn zì, I try to cut for him, a cloak of spring, chūn hán rù jiǎn dāo, my scissors, breathe the cold, still lingering, liáo yáng zài hé chù,
Far colder is the far-off garrison town, mòu wàng jì zhēng pǎo, how can he not expect a warrior's gown?