On Kusu Terrace

Li Po

The old gardens of Kusu Terrace
are a wilderness, yet the willows
that remain still put out new branches;
lasses gathering water chestnuts
sing so loudly and with such
clarity, that the feeling of spring
returns to us; but where once stood
the palace of the King of Wu, now
only the moon over the
west river once shone on
the lovely ladies there.

Next 10 Poems

• Li Po : Parting At A Wine-shop In Nan-king
• Li Po : Quiet Night Thoughts
• Li Po : Resentment Near The Jade Stairs
• Li Po : Self-abandonment
• Li Po : She Spins Silk
• Li Po : Song Of The Forge
• Li Po : Song Of The Jade Cup
• Li Po : Spring Night In Lo-yang Hearing A Flute
• Li Po : Summer In The Mountains
• Li Po : Taking Leave Of A Friend

Previous 10 Poems

• Li Po : On Dragon Hill
• Li Po : On Climbing In Nan-king To The Terrace Of Phoenixes
• Li Po : On A Picture Screen
• Li Po : Nefarious War
• Li Po : Mountain Drinking Song
• Li Po : Moon Over Mountain Pass
• Li Po : Marble Stairs Grievance
• Li Po : Looking For A Monk And Not Finding Him
• Li Po : Listening To A Flute In Yellow Crane Pavillion
• Li Po : Leaving White King City