Summer rain in poetry brings a distinct kind of beauty
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In summer, there’s nothing more delightful than it raining. Summer rain brings freshness and coolness. In the poet’s words, summer rain brings a different kind of beauty; if you don’t believe it, come and take a look.
\"Inscription after the Summer Rain on Qing Holland Ruo\" by Shi Jianwu of the Tang Dynasty: The monk’s abode is cool, with fresh bamboo and trees; after a rain, all dust is washed away. A gentle breeze rises, stirring the lotus leaves; mercury seems to flow in a plate of green jade.
“Summer Miscellaneous Poems” by Chen Wenshu of the Qing Dynasty: By the waterside window, the painted railing opens; on the sparse mat, time passes swiftly as the jade clock ticks away. The sound of rain throughout the night chills the dreams; autumn arrives on top of countless lotus leaves. The sound of rain on the lotus leaves brings the scent of autumn; the sound of rain throughout the night brings coolness into one’s dreams. Chilled to dreams, seemingly unreasonable, yet in fact full of affection. The dream is still cool – a coolness that is gentle, affectionate, considerate, and pleasing. Raindrops on the lotus bring coolness to dreams; every movement and stillness forms a wonderful harmony.
\"Waiting for a Guest,\" by Zhao Shixiu of the Song Dynasty: In the plum-blossom season, it rains in every household; frogs are heard everywhere by the grassy ponds. No one comes as promised past midnight; idly I tap the chess pieces, causing the lamp flames to flicker. “\"In the plum rain season, it rains in every household; by the grassy ponds, frogs are heard everywhere.\" The first two lines of this poem depict a scene, painting a picture of summer rain in the Jiangnan region. During the rainy season, with continuous rain, the water levels in the ponds rise and the croaking of frogs is constant; the rural landscape is so fresh, serene, harmonious, and beautiful. The last two sentences identify the characters and the events. The master waited patiently, yet with a hint of impatience; having nothing to do, he tapped the chess pieces idly and watched the glowing embers in silence. Natural and beautiful.
Piaoliang ah!
Lotus flowers, frogs, cicadas – essential elements of summer
Is Lao Yu thinking of the lotus flowers by Daming Lake in the summer? ;P