Poetry Index
Complete collection of poems, songs, verdicts, and riddles from Dream of the Red Chamber.
Poetry Index
Verdict on Xiangyun
判词What use is wealth and rank? While still in swaddling clothes, she lost her parents.
Chapter 5
Sorrow in Joy
曲词While still in swaddling clothes, alas, both parents died. Though raised amid silks and satins, who truly cared for her?
Chapter 5
Birds Scatter to the Woods
曲词Those who held office see their estates in ruins; The wealthy find their gold and silver gone;
Chapter 5
Ode to White Begonia: Xiangyun I
诗Yesterday a fairy descended to the capital gate And planted a pot of Lantian jade.
Chapter 37
Ode to White Begonia: Xiangyun II
诗Where hengzhi grows by steps, the door draped in creeping vines— Fit for a corner or a pot alike.
Chapter 37
Willow Catkin Lyric: Xiangyun
词Is it merely leftover embroidery floss? It rolls up half a curtain of fragrant mist.
Chapter 70
Chrysanthemum Poems: Facing the Chrysanthemum
诗Transplanted from another garden, precious as gold— One cluster pale, one cluster deep.
Chapter 38
Chrysanthemum Poems: Offering Chrysanthemums
诗Playing zither, pouring wine—a fine companion to enjoy; On the desk, gracefully adorning the quiet scene.
Chapter 38
Chrysanthemum Poems: Chrysanthemum Shadow
诗Autumn light, layer upon layer, fold upon fold, Slipping stealthily through the three garden paths.
Chapter 38
Linked Verse at Reed Snow Cottage (Excerpt)
诗All night the north wind blew fiercely; Opening the door—snow still drifts.
Chapter 50