In this poem, Wei Yingwu describes ascending the renowned Stork Tower with his friend Cui Bin. The imagery suggests both a physical and spiritual ascent, as they climb so⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Wei Yingwu evokes the stillness of a remote hermitage—an environment where clouds drift over the silent gate and tall pine trees line winding paths. The pre⋯ Read the full article

Although often attributed to the Tang Dynasty tradition, this poem—presented here under Wei Yingwu’s name—beautifully captures the ephemeral nature of early spring. The s⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Wei Yingwu captures the mood of evening arrival at Xuyi County, set along the Huai River. The poem opens with images of dropped sails and a boat gently comi⋯ Read the full article

In “Evening Rain, A Farewell to Li Zhou,” Wei Yingwu conjures a twilight setting rich with subtle imagery. The poem opens amid the light rain of Chu River, quietly guidin⋯ Read the full article

In this concise yet evocative poem, Wei Yingwu contrasts the confinement of official life with the liberating power of nature. The poet begins by describing the claustrop⋯ Read the full article

In this brief yet evocative poem, Wei Yingwu captures the tender moment of bidding farewell to a young woman from the Yang family. The opening lines convey the heaviness ⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Wei Yingwu captures a rare moment of communal warmth against a backdrop of softly falling rain. The opening lines evoke the ceremonial grandeur of the gover⋯ Read the full article

In this succinct poem, Wei Yingwu paints a scene of chance encounter and thoughtful inquiry in the bustling capital of Chang'an. A traveler arrives bearing traces of rain⋯ Read the full article

In this poem, Wei Yingwu addresses a Taoist friend living in Quanjiao’s secluded mountains, underscoring both the allure and the challenge of solitude. The poet’s opening⋯ Read the full article

In this poem by Wei Yingwu, written as a letter to his friend Lu Zhi, the poet expresses the deep sense of friendship and longing that arises from extended separation. Se⋯ Read the full article

In this reflective poem by Wei Yingwu, two long-separated friends unexpectedly cross paths by the Huai River. Memories of previous gatherings resurface as they recall jou⋯ Read the full article

In this brief yet evocative poem, Wei Yingwu paints a tranquil scene by a remote waterway in Chuzhou. The focus is on the simple and unassuming elements of nature—grass, ⋯ Read the full article

In 'Climbing the Tower of Liuzhou (Part II)', Liu Zongyuan masterfully captures the profound sense of isolation and the overwhelming beauty of nature. The poem begins wit⋯ Read the full article

Despite searching through the standard anthologies of Liu Zongyuan’s poetry and prose, there is no well-documented poem titled 《晨起》(“Morning Rising”). If the title ap⋯ Read the full article