The solitary pine stands on green cover, with its roots facing Guang Road.
If you do not take risks to protect yourself, you will make mistakes.
Fortunately, I am benevolent and protected by this fence.
If you are still half-hearted, you will be able to bear the rain and dew.
"Lone Pine" by Liu Zongyuan of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: There is a lone pine on the roadside in Shangshan. People cut down its branches to light the fire (using rosin to burn it). Good people like it, weave bamboo fences (to protect it), and let it grow well. Seeing such a scene, I was inspired to write this poem.
The solitary pine stands tall and straight with a green canopy, and its strong old roots are wrapped around the broad roadside. You don't defend yourself because of danger, but you get hurt because of lighting. Fortunately, I met kind-hearted people who helped me, and I was protected by barriers. The remaining half of my heart is there to receive the rain and dew from heaven.
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Poems about flowers
The winding path leads to a secluded place, and the Zen room is filled with flowers and trees.
From "Inscribed on the Zen Temple Behind Poshan Temple" by Chang Jian of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: The winding path leads to a quiet place, and the flowers and trees in the Zen room are also deep and lush. The poet Chang Jian describes the tranquility of the Zen courtyard scenery, which can be said to be the sound of nature. It also implies his noble aspirations and thoughts of retreat.