Li Bai

Read the poem Revisiting the He Family's Residence (Part Three) Author: Du Fu Sunset on the terrace, sipping tea in the spring breeze. Leaning against the stone railing with brush in hand, sitting to pen a poem on the paulownia leaf. The jade bird sings from the clothesline, a dragonfly perches on the fishing line. Since this day’s delight, when we will meet again is uncertain. Taste the poetry's meaning The sunset fills the terrace with its glow, and in the spring breeze, we sip our fragrant tea together. Leaning carefree against the stone railing, I casually write a poem on the paulownia leaf with my brush. The jade bird sings from the clothesline, and a dragonfly quietly stands on the fishing line. From this day forward, I enjoy this elegant setting and mood even more, not knowing when I might have the chance to visit again. This poem describes an evening in spring where the author drinks tea at the He family's residence. When inspired, he leans on the stone railing and begins to write a poem on a paulownia leaf. He is accompanied by jade birds and dragonflies. This scene could be painted as an exquisite "Tea Drinking…

Hunan native Ye Dehui (1864-1927) wrote a poem about tea titled "A Poetic Response to Elder Wuyuan Ming's Sitting Session, in the Same Rhyme, Dedicated to Wei Zhai." From the title, we can infer that this poem was inspired by a tea session and chat with Elder Guyi. "Elder Guyi" refers to Li Guyi. Wei Zhai is Fei Shun, who comes from a prominent Suzhou family; his father-in-law is Wu Dajin, and his cousin-in-law is Liu Yazhi. His circle of friends includes Yunnan native Li Genyuan. "Who will drive away the demon of sleep? The tea god Lu Yu sends two mandarin ducks flying." These lines refer to using tea to stay alert and dispel drowsiness. "Two mandarin ducks" refer to a pair of waterfowl. "Flying mandarin ducks" alludes to Wang Qiao of the Han dynasty, who served as a county magistrate and was known for his magical abilities, including the ability to ride a pair of mandarin ducks to meet the emperor regularly. The phrase "flying mandarin ducks" is often used to describe a county magistrate taking office or leaving it. Mentioning the tea deity Lu Yu indicates the use of tea to ward off the demon of sleep.…