Playing zither, pouring wine—a fine companion to enjoy;
On the desk, gracefully adorning the quiet scene.
Across the seat, fragrance divides the dew of three paths;
Casting aside a book, I face one branch of autumn.
Frost clears, paper curtains bring new dreams;
The cold garden, slanting sun—remembering old wanderings.
Proud of the world because of shared taste—
Spring wind, peach and plum—they never lingered here.
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Annotation
Composed by Xiangyun on 'Offering Chrysanthemums'—placing chrysanthemums on the desk. 'Fragrance divides the dew of three paths' alludes to Tao Yuanming's famous 'three paths' of his garden retreat.
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