English Rendering
The lonely Master of Eastern Slope lies ill in bed,
Dishevelled white hair flows in the wind like frost spread.
Seeing my crimson face,my son is glad I'm fine,
I laugh for he does not know that I have drunk wine.
An Impromptu Verse Written by the Seaside
- Poetry of Su Shi
《纵笔三首 其一》
Original Text (中文原文)
寂寂东坡一病翁，白须萧散满霜风。
小儿误喜朱颜在，一笑那知是酒红。
Analysis & Context
One poem out of three is chosen for this collection.
Reader's Companion
The Essence of the Verse
Classical Chinese poetry thrives on Concision and Ambiguity. Without tense or number, the words create a timeless space where the reader becomes the co-creator of the poem's meaning.
Reading Between the Lines
Look for Contrasts: light and shadow, movement and stillness. Don't just translate the words; feel the Yijing (artistic conception) that lingers long after the last character.
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