Poems about observation

Inscribed on the West Forest Wall

Author Su Shi Dynasty Song Dynasty

Viewed horizontally, it forms a ridge and peaks on the side, with different heights near and far.

I don’t know the true face of Mount Lu, just because I am in this mountain.

Translation Notes

Looking at the rolling hills and towering peaks of Mount Lu from the front and side, looking at Mount Lu from a distance, from near, from high and low, you will see that Mount Lu presents a variety of different look.

The reason why I cannot recognize the true face of Mount Lu is because I am in Mount Lu.