They cannot understand and think of Ch'ang An.

The sweet-smelling mist makes the cloud head-dress damp,

The jade arm must be chilly

In this clear, glorious shining.

When shall I lean on the lonely screen?

When shall we both be shone upon, and the scars of tears be dry?


HEARING THE EARLY ORIOLE (WRITTEN IN EXILE)

BY PO CHÜ-I