English中文
Birdsong in the Ravine
人闲桂花落
At ease, I notice osmanthus blossoms fall;
夜静春山空
The spring hills are still in the quiet night.
月出惊山鸟
The rising moon startles mountain birds;
时鸣春涧中
Now and then they call within the ravine.
Meaning
In a quiet spring night, falling blossoms and occasional bird calls become noticeable. The rising moon startles the birds. Small sounds make the mountain stillness feel deeper.
About the poet
Wang Wei was a Tang poet and painter known for scenes of nature.