"There is no colorful phoenix flying on the body" is a poem by Li Shangyin of the Tang Dynasty.
"Without a colorful phoenix flying wings" comes from "Untitled·Last Night's Stars and Last Night's Wind", the original text is as follows:
Last night's stars and last night's wind, west of the painting building and east of Guitang.
I don’t have the wings of a colorful phoenix, but I have a clear mind.
Gouchun wine is given to every other seat to warm it up, and the wax-covered lamps are red.
I listened to the drum and went to answer the official question, walking around Malantai and turning around.
Translation: The stars were shining brightly last night, but there was a cool breeze in the middle of the night; our banquet was held on the west bank of the painting building and east of Guitang. There are no colorful phoenix wings on the body, and they cannot fly together; but in the heart, they are like a consonant, and their emotions are closely connected. They guess hooks and play with each other, drink spring wine across the seats to warm their hearts; they divide their groups into groups to make drinking orders, and decide the winner by the red candlelight. It's a shame, when you hear the drum at the fifth watch, you should go up to the court and rush to Lantai, like basil fluttering in the wind.
Appreciation
The first couplet uses twists and turns to describe last night’s joyful gathering. "Last Night's Stars and Last Night's Wind" is the time: the night is low, the stars are twinkling, and the cool breeze is blowing. A night intoxicated by the spring breeze, lingering with the warm atmosphere of tranquility and romance. The two words "last night" in the sentence are opposite to each other, going back and forth, and the tone is soothing and refreshing. "West of the painting building and east of Guitang" refers to the location: west of the exquisite painting building and east of Guimu Hall. The poet did not even write a clear location, but only used the surrounding environment to set off the scene.
What story happened in such a wonderful moment and charming environment? The poet just recalled it in his heart alone, while we couldn't help but be moved by the style displayed in the poem.