Bamboo and Plum Blossom

Bamboo and Plum Blossom

Bamboo and Plum Blossom

Bamboo and Plum Blossom
Bamboo and Plum Blossom

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Xue Tao (768-831)

鷹離鞲

薛濤
爪利如鋒眼似鈴,
平原捉兔稱高情。
無端竄向青雲外,
不得君王臂上擎。

the eagle away from the oversleeve

by Xue Tao

claws sharp as blades
eyes acute as tinkling bells
hunted rabbits over the plain received high praise
for no reason
soared into serene clouds
I must not again be held on the emperor’s shoulder

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