A classic poem praising chrysanthemum:
1. Cold chrysanthemum/painted chrysanthemum Song Dynasty: Zheng Sixiao
Flowers bloom in different flowers, and there is no shortage of independent hedge. It is better to hold incense on the branches and die, than to blow it into the north wind.
Translation:
You are in full bloom in autumn, and you never mix with flowers. Alone beside the sparse fence, your sentiment and interest have not declined. I would rather die with a fragrance on the branches than blowing in the cold north wind!
2. Chrysanthemum in Tang Dynasty: Yuan Zhen
The autumn bushes are like Taoists, and they are increasingly inclined around the fence. It's not that chrysanthemums are favored among flowers, and this bloom is even less flowerless.
Translation:
Clusters of autumn chrysanthemums surround the house, which looks like the home of the poet Tao Yuanming. Watch chrysanthemums around the fence, and before you know it, the sun is setting. It's not because chrysanthemums are favored among flowers, but because chrysanthemums can't see better flowers after they bloom.
3. Title Chrysanthemum in the Tang Dynasty: Huang Chao
The rustling west wind was planted all over the courtyard, and it was hard to come by a butterfly with a cold heart and a fragrant fragrance. If I were Qing Di in the next year, I would report it to Peach Blossom.
Translation:
A rustling autumn wind is rolling in, and chrysanthemums are rustling all over the garden. The stamens and flowers are full of chill, and it is difficult for butterfly bees to come. One day, I will be a spring god, and I will arrange chrysanthemums and peach blossoms to bloom together in spring.
4. Chrysanthemum In the Tang Dynasty: Li Shangyin
was faintly purple, melting and smelting yellow. They have the color of Tao Yuanming's hedge, and the fragrance of the Luo Han house.
when it's forbidden to show again, it's really a fear of setting the sun. Willing to stay at the waterside to drink the parrot cup, hope to come to the rich people's feast.
translation:
dull purple, bright yellow. They not only have the color of chrysanthemum beside the fence of Tao Yuanming, but also have the fragrance of Luohan House. Chrysanthemum is not afraid of getting wet with dew, but is afraid of the coming of sunset. Those who are willing to stay at the water's edge and drink in the parrot cup hope to come to the rich family's rich banquet.
5. Chanting chrysanthemums in the Tang Dynasty: Bai Juyi
A new frost made the tile light overnight, and the banana was newly defeated. Cold-resistant only East Hedgehog Chrysanthemum, golden millet is clearer at first dawn.
Translation:
After a night, the first frost gently attached to the tile, causing the banana to break and the lotus leaf to fall. Only the chrysanthemum beside the east fence is cold-resistant, and its flower buds are blooming, which adds a fragrance to the morning.