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.
What the poem means
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.
Meet the poet
Wang Wei was a Tang poet and painter known for scenes of nature.
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