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Born in 1610 / Died in 1680 / China / Chinese

Poems by Li Yu

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Life

... Yet you make your solitary retreat ...

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Outside the Curtains the Rain is Murmuring

... Spring's gone like blossom fallen on flowing water, ...

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Oh When Will Autumn Moon and Spring Flowers End

... The marble steps and carved balustrades must still be there, ...

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Spring Shower

... Never lean against the balustrade in solitude ...

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I Climb the Western Tower In Silence

... Clear autumn is locked in the deep courtyard, where a wutong tree stands lonely ...

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Beneath the Moon, Before the Steps

... Beneath the moon, before the steps, all cherry blossom has fallen, ...

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Love-sickness

... Her hair: tied up with a ribbon ...

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Drinking

... The only safe path is down into the cellar ...

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A Heavenly Woman's Imprisoned in the Palace

... A heavenly woman's imprisoned in the palace at Penglai Hill, ...

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How Much Regret?

... The blossoms, the moonlight and teh gentle wind ...

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Reminiscence

... So painful life passes to its bitter end ...

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Light Mist Envelopes the Dim Moon

... Light mist envelopes the dim moon and bright flowers, ...

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Garden

... Stealthily brought to curtains ...

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How Can a Man Escape Life's Sorrow and Regret?

... How can a man escape life's sorrow and regret ...

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The East Wind Blows Over the Water

... Fallen blossom is scattered amid wine and tinkling pendants by the rail, ...