Poems describing purple include:
1. "Two Poems on Wanglu Mountain Waterfall (Part 2)" by Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty
Original text:
< p>The incense burner produces purple smoke in the sunshine, and the waterfall Kageqianchuan can be seen in the distance.Flying down three thousand feet, it is suspected that the Milky Way has fallen into the sky.
Translation:
The sun shines on Xianglu Peak, creating curls of purple smoke. From a distance, the waterfall looks like a long river hanging in front of the mountain.
It seems like three thousand feet of water rushing straight down, could it be the Milky Way falling from the sky to the cliff.
2. "Chrysanthemum" by Li Shangyin of the Tang Dynasty
Original text:
Dark lavender, melting yellow. Tao Ling's fence is beautiful, and Luo Han's house is fragrant.
Whenever it is forbidden to be exposed again, it is really timid of the setting sun. May the golden parrot ascend to the White Jade Hall.
Translation:
Dim purple, bright yellow. They have the color of chrysanthemums on Tao Yuanming's fence and the fragrance of Luo Han's house.
Chrysanthemums are not afraid of getting wet from dew, but they are afraid of the sunset. I am willing to stay in the parrot cup of someone who drinks by the water, and I hope to come to the sumptuous banquet of a wealthy family.
3. "Spring Day" by Zhu Xi of the Song Dynasty
Original text:
The sun is shining brightly on the shores of Surabaya, and the boundless scenery is new for a while.
Easy to recognize the east wind, colorful colors are always spring.
Translation:
When you visit the shores of Surabaya on a sunny day, the boundless scenery is refreshing.
Everyone can see the face of spring, it is a riot of colors and flowers are blooming everywhere.
4. "The Thrush" by Ouyang Xiu of the Northern Song Dynasty
Original text:
Hundreds of chirps and thousands of sounds move at will, and the mountain flowers are red and purple, and the trees are high and low.
I just realized that listening to the golden cage is not as good as the free cry in the forest.
Translation:
When I came to the woods, I saw thrushes flying freely on the branches full of red and purple mountain flowers, and heard them flying high and low in the trees. She sings happily to her heart's content.
Only then did I realize that locking the blackbird in a golden cage and listening to its crow was far worse than letting it sing freely in the woods.
5. "Ancient Meanings of Chang'an" by Lu Zhaolin in the Tang Dynasty
Original text:
At dusk, a prostitute wears a purple skirt and sings a clear song that fills the air.
The people in Beitang are like the moon every night, and the people in Nanmo are like clouds in the morning.
Translation:
Wearing a purple skirt at dusk, singing a clear song, exuding a rich fragrance.
The people in the hall are as beautiful as the bright moon, and the horses in front of the door gather like clouds.