Abbey Of Astoend: Thomas Hardy's Cottage.

Wednesday, 18 February 2009

Thomas Hardy's Cottage.

3 comments:

Angie Moore said...: The gates have been closed to PB. Too deep the man said. It is a sad event and not a welcome one. PB is sheltering in the shadows awaiting finer weather or for the man to leave the guest list.; 18 February 2009 at 13:23
Unknown said...: All residents have a key. No one comes....no one goes.; 19 February 2009 at 01:39
Angie Moore said...: JK is obviously in desolation then..... or maybe LiPo is there!; 19 February 2009 at 14:07

Li Po

(Li Bai Li Po)

Drinking Alone with the Moon

A pot of wine among the flowers.

I drink alone, no friend with me.

I raise a cup to invite the moon.

He and my shadow and I make three.

The moon does not know how to drink;

My shadow mimes my capering;

But I'll make merry with them both-

And soon enough it will be Spring.

I sing- the moon moves to and fro.

I dance- my shadow leaps and sways.

Still sober, we exchange our joys.

Drunk- and we'll go our separate ways.

Let's pledge- beyond human ties- to be friends,

And meet where the Silver River ends.