Abbey Of Astoend: Millbrook

Thursday 3 September 2009

Millbrook

3 comments:

Prospero said...: The green backdrop is simply enchanting.; 3 September 2009 at 13:52
Anonymous said...: I have to agree with Prospero, the green backdrop is so vivid.

Heiko; 3 September 2009 at 15:52
Unknown said...: Thanks for the comments. Glad you both like it.; 5 September 2009 at 11:34

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.