Lyrics to a Melody of Walking on Grass
- Poetry of Yan Shu

《踏莎行·碧海无波》

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Lyrics to a Melody of Walking on Grass by Yan Shu
中文原文

碧海无波，瑶台有路。思量便合双飞去。

当时轻别意中人，山长水远知何处。

绮席凝尘，香闺掩雾。红笺小字凭谁附？

高楼目尽欲黄昏，梧桐叶上萧萧雨。

English Translation

On the sea aquamarine with no billows there is a path to the celestial terrace,

We should be able to there fly towards as a pair if our hearts so wish.

Once I left behind rashly the object of my affections,

Now being mountains and waters apart I know not where she is.


A dusty, delicately woven mat remains in the bed chamber lightly veiled by mist,

On whom could I rely to bring you a crimson note in small script?

On a tall building I look into the distance and see the day drawing to a close,

As a whistling drizzle rustles the leafage of phoenix trees.

By Yan Shu

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