The song in the later Spring
- Poetry of Liu Yuxi

《和乐天春词》
The song in the later Spring by Liu Yuxi
中文原文( Chinese )

新妆宜面下朱楼，深锁春光一院愁。

行到中庭数花朵，蜻蜓飞上玉搔头。

English Translation

Decorating as a princess,

the spring is locked in my little hut.

Hundreds of tulips bloom under my feet,

over my head,lonely stars and dragonflies.

By Liu Yuxi

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