Saturday, 12 January 2013

ODE TO THE PLUM BLOSSOM



LU YU'S POEM

ODE TO THE PLUM BLOSSOM

--to the tune of Pu Suan Tzu
Outside the post-house, beside the broken bridge, Alone, deserted, a flower blooms. 
Saddened by her solitude in the falling dusk, 
She is now assailed by wind and rain. 
Let other flowers be envious! 
She craves not Spring for herself alone. 
Her petals may be ground in the mud, 
But her fragrance will endure.

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