
A lush tapestry of verse unfurls, weaving together moonlit gardens, mist‑clad mountains and fleeting moments of perfume. The poems glide from the hush of a night‑bloomed palace to the restless sigh of a river’s edge, each image rendered with the delicate precision of a brushstroke. In the opening pages, the language shimmers with fragrant incense, rustling leaves and the soft echo of distant bells, inviting listeners into a world where nature and sentiment are inseparable.
The collection balances melancholy longing with quiet joy, exploring themes of memory, solitude and the passage of seasons. Its cadence is both musical and contemplative, perfect for an intimate listening experience that lingers like the scent of a blooming flower. As the verses unfold, they reveal a reverent dialogue between the fleeting and the eternal, offering a serene escape that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Language
zh
Duration
~9 minutes (8K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-04-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A Southern Song lyric poet remembered for finely crafted object-poems, he wrote with elegance, emotional restraint, and a deep sense of historical loss. His ci are especially admired for turning flowers, incense, and other small things into quiet reflections on a fallen world.
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