Willow Chanting - 咏柳

 

Like a jasper beauty standing in the early spring,

Leaves of willow trees flutter in air just like her green skirt.

Who carves these nice leaves?

It should be the spring breeze in February.

 

《咏柳》 （贺知章）

碧玉妆成一树高，

万条垂下绿丝绦。

不知细叶谁裁出，

二月春风似剪刀。