Abbey Of Astoend: Still Water

Sunday, 20 December 2009

Still Water

3 comments:

ruma said...: An atmosphere of the paradise does it here.
Thank you for showing wonderful scenery.

From the Far East.
Best regards.; 20 December 2009 at 15:25
Unknown said...: The photograph does have a degree of calmness about it. Thank you ruma for your comment.; 21 December 2009 at 11:31
Luzia said...: I think like Ruma , it´s a view into paradise.; 8 February 2010 at 12:22

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.