The poems about pomegranates are as follows:
1. Wu Ye Tiao·Pomegranate, Liu Xuan, Song Dynasty.
The shadow of the weeping poplar tree is red. Very hasty. There are only durian flowers, and I don’t blame the east wind at all. Mu Yu is anxious. Xiaocrow is wet. Exquisite green. Compared with the first dyeing of Qian's skirt, it is generally the same.
Translation: As spring passes and summer comes, there are countless falling reds. But the pomegranate flowers are in full bloom at this time, with dusk rain and dawn dew, the green leaves become more exquisite and translucent, and the new flowers are like the first dye of ashes, bursting with infinite vitality.
2. Pomegranate, Li Shangyin, Tang Dynasty.
The pomegranate branches are graceful, the pomegranate fruit is numerous, the pomegranate membrane is light and bright, and the pomegranate seeds are fresh. The green peach tree in Yaochi is enviable, with green peach cheeks lasting a thousand years.
Translation: The green pomegranate trees are graceful in the wind, and the bright red pomegranate statues are covered with lanterns. There is a transparent film inside, and the white jade-like pomegranate seeds are delicious and neat. There is nothing to envy about the green peach trees in Yaochi, but nothing can compare to the pomegranate trees taking root among the people. Although it takes thousands of years for the beautiful peach to bear fruit, the pomegranate can bring laughter to the farmyard every year.
3. Serving the banquet and chanting pomegranates, Kong Shaoan.
It is a pity that the tree in the courtyard has moved its roots and chased away the Han officials. Just because it comes too late, the flowers don’t bloom as early as spring.
Translation: The pomegranate tree in the poor courtyard was transplanted from the Western Regions to the Central Plains with Zhang Qian. Just because it arrives in the Central Plains later than other plants, it cannot catch up with spring and cannot compete with other plants to bloom.
4. Inscribed on the pomegranate flower, Han Yu, Tang Dynasty.
The pomegranate flowers in May illuminate the eyes, and the seeds are beginning to appear among the branches. It's a pity that there are no carriages and horses here, and the moss is upside down and the crimson flowers are falling.
Translation: The fiery pomegranate flowers in May are particularly vivid, and the first small fruits can often be seen among the branches and leaves. It's a pity that no dignitaries came here to appreciate it, so the gorgeous pomegranate flowers had to be scattered on the moss.
5. Ode to Pomegranate Flowers, Wang Anshi, Song Dynasty.
Today, May is peaceful, and the pomegranate poems enter Zen. Thousands of thick green branches with a little red do not need much to make the spring scenery beautiful.
Translation: The morning in May is pure and peaceful, and the pomegranate flower poems are like entering the meditation room. A red flower is dotted on the dark green background, and the picture suddenly becomes lively and enchanting; the moving spring scenery does not necessarily have to be colorful and enchanting.