1. The cold autumn light of silver candles paints the screen, and the small light fan flutters at the flowing fireflies. ——"Autumn Evening" by Du Mu of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: The candlelight of the silver candle reflects the deserted painting screen, and the hand holds a small silk fan to beat the fireflies.
2. Since ancient times, autumn has been sad and lonely. I say that autumn is better than spring. ——Liu Yuxi of the Tang Dynasty, "One of Two Autumn Poems"
Translation: Since ancient times, poets and poets have lamented the depression of autumn, but I say that autumn is far better than spring.
3. Stop and sit in the maple forest at night, the frost leaves are as red as the flowers in February. ——Du Mu of the Tang Dynasty, "Mountain Travel"
Translation: I stopped the carriage because I loved the evening scenery of the maple forest in late autumn. The maple leaves were stained by autumn frost and were more beautiful than the spring flowers in February.
4. Withered vines and old trees, dim crows, small bridges and flowing water, and old roads with westerly winds and thin horses. ——Yuan·Ma Zhiyuan's "Tianjingsha·Autumn Thoughts"
Translation: At dusk, a group of crows landed on an old tree entangled with dead vines, emitting a shrill wail. The water flowed under the bridge, and smoke curled up from the houses beside the bridge. A skinny horse trudged forward on the ancient road against the west wind.
5. The mountains are bright and the water is clear. Frost comes at night, and several trees turn deep red and turn light yellow. ——Liu Yuxi of the Tang Dynasty, "Two Autumn Poems·Part 2"
Translation: It is autumn, the mountains are bright and the water is clear, and white frost has begun to fall at night; the leaves and branches of the trees are now red and yellow.