The Blue Water by Li Po (Li Bai)

Blue is the water and clear the moon.
He is out on the South Lake,
Gathering white lilies.
The lotus flowers seem to whisper love,
And fill the boatman’s heart with sadness.

translated by Shigeyoshi Obata

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