Abbey Of Astoend: New Years Tree

Monday 4 January 2010

New Years Tree

2 comments:

matron said...: This tree is similar to a tree in our locality known as the fairy tree.Legend has it that if you write a wish on a piece of paper,enclose a simple gift for the fairy,place the parcel in the roots of the tree and your wish will be granted.Worked for me once.!!
I have been catching up with your past photo's and love them all.; 19 January 2010 at 07:35
Unknown said...: Thank you Matron.; 20 February 2010 at 13:40

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.