Slow Language Friday - Ancient Chinese Poetry

Friday, August 28, 2009


I came across this poem just yesterday while I was looking for something entirely different. But, I was struck by the beauty of these four short lines and knew that I must feature them here. Ah, what loveliness can be found in simplicity.


Su Tung-Po

1036 - 1101




Remembrance

To what can our life on earth be likened?
To a flock of geese,
alighting on the snow
S
ometimes leaving a trace of their passage.





1 comments:

Al said...

Hi,
That is a haunting poem.
Also:
I've nominated you for a Bingo Award.