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A Quatrain: Two Golden Orioles
两个黄鹂鸣翠柳
Two golden orioles sing among green willows;
一行白鹭上青天
A row of white egrets rises into the blue sky.
窗含西岭千秋雪
My window frames the West Ridge’s lasting snow;
门泊东吴万里船
By my door lie boats bound for distant Eastern Wu.
Meaning
Two orioles sing among green willows and a line of egrets rises into blue sky. Snowy mountains appear through the window, while boats rest by the door. Near and far share the view.
About the poet
Du Fu was a Tang poet. Here birds, distant mountains and boats share one scene.