English中文
Butterfly Loves the Flower: Warm Rain, Clear Wind, First Thaw
暖雨晴风初破冻，
柳眼梅腮，
已觉春心动。
酒意诗情谁与共？
泪融残粉花钿重。
Warm rain and clearing wind first break the frost; willow eyes and plum cheeks—already I feel the spring heart stirring. The mood for wine, the feeling for poetry—with whom can I share them? Tears melt the remnant powder, and the floral ornaments feel heavy.
乍试夹衫金缕缝，
山枕斜欹，
枕损钗头凤。
独抱浓愁无好梦，
夜阑犹剪灯花弄。
I try on the lined gown sewn with golden thread; I lie aslant on the mountain pillow and crush the phoenix hairpin. Alone I hold deep sorrow and have no good dream; the night is far spent, yet still I trim the lamp and play with the wick.
Reading notes
Transmitted versions differ: 晴风 also appears as 和风, and 柳眼梅腮 as 柳润梅轻. This page retains the former readings.