Author: Li Ching Chao

The sun sets in molten gold. The evening clouds form a jade disk. Where is he? Dense white mist envelops […]

Who planted the Bajiao tree under my windows? Its shade fills the courtyard; Its shade fills the courtyard… Leaf to […]

To the tune of “Bodhisattva Aliens” Soft breezes, mild sunshine, Spring is still young. The sudden change of the light […]

This morning I dreamed I followed Widely spaced bells, ringing in the wind, And climbed through mists to rosy clouds. […]

A friend sends her perfumed carriage And high-bred horses to fetch me. I decline the invitation of My old poetry […]

To the melody of “Ru Meng Lin” Last night in the light rain as rough winds blew, My drunken sleep […]

Our boat starts at night From the beach of Yen Kuang. Great ships sail only for profit Only small boats […]

To the tune of “Rinsing Silk Stream” My courtyard is small, windows idle, Spring is getting old. Screens unrolled cast […]

To the tune of “Intoxicated in the Shadow of Flowers” Thin mist, dense clouds, a grief-stricken day; Auspicious incense burns […]

To the tune “As in a Dream” I have long remembered The pavilion On the stream The falling sun So […]

To the melody of “Sheng Sheng Man” I pine and peak And questless seek Groping and moping to linger and […]

To the tune of “Telling My Most Intimate Feelings” When night comes, I am so flushed with wine, I undo […]

To the tune of “Red Lips” Lonely in my secluded chamber, A thousand sorrows fill every inch Of my sensitive […]

Breeze soft, sun frail, spring still early. In a new lined dress my heart was refreshed, But when I rose […]

To the tune of “Intoxicated Under the Shadow of Flowers” Light mists and heavy clouds, Melancholy the long dreary day. […]