Meng Haoran: Imperial Advisor Zhang’s Plum Tree Garden

 

[updated September 2022]

 

Imperial Advisor Zhang’s Plum Tree Garden

 

张 郎 中 梅 园 作
绮 席 铺 兰 杜
珠 盘 析 芠 荷。                                                                                                    故 园 留 不 住
应 是 恋 弦 歌。
Zhang Lang Zhong Mei Yuan Zuo

Qi xi pu lan du
Zhu pan xi wen he.                                                                                                                          Gu yuan liu bu zhu
Ying shi lian xian ge

 

Imperial Advisor Zhang’s Plum Tree Garden

Orchids and azaleas spread out like a multi-colored damask mat
Water drops separate on lotus leaves like pearls on a plate.                      Remaining plum blossoms in the garden not able to live on
Should treasure these songs from stringed instruments.