Peaceful, Tranquil Words and Melody: Three Poems: No. 2
清 平 调 词 ： 三 首
(2)
一 枝 红 艳 露 凝 香
云 雨 巫 山 枉 断 肠。
借 问 汉 宫 谁 得 似？
可 怜 飞 燕 倚 新 妆。
Qing Ping Diao Ci: San Shou
(2)
Yi zhi hong yan lu ning xiang
Yun yu wu shan wang duan chang.
Jie wen han gong shei dei si?
Ke lian fei yan yi xin zhuang.
Peaceful, Tranquil Words and Melody: Three Poems: No. 2
One branch of red peonies, fresh dew congeals their fragrances
Broken hearted, met immortals only as clouds and rain on Mt. Wu.
May I ask, who looks like those in the Han Palace?
She does not rely upon new make-up like Fei Yan.
Notes:
Empress Feiyan: (ca. 45-1 BC) Lived during the Han Dynasty and famous as a slim beauty with excellent dancing skills.
