Boating on South Lake with Elder Brother Yuan Liu by Wei Ying-wu

Taking time off in the enervating heat
we drifted in a skiff along the city moat
a light wind blew open our robes
a flute echoed through the woods
thin clouds darkened the water
a fine rain cooled the lotus-scented air
rather than pour out our cares
we raised our cups to the flowers

translated by Red Pine

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