Songs to the Peonies Sung in the Bright Air

This poem, by Li Bai, was written in the 8^th century and tells a story of love in metaphor.

“The many-coloured clouds make me think of her upper garments, of her lower garments; 
Flowers make me think of her face.”

Songs to the Peonies Sung to the Air: “Peaceful Brightness”

The many-coloured clouds make me think of her upper garments,

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