鄂州南楼书事 – 黃庭堅

四顾山光接水光，凭栏十里芰荷香。

清风明月无人管，并作南楼一味凉。

A Quatrain by Huang Tingjian

(A Verse written on South Tower in EZhou)

The wide waters embrace the mountains in sight,

The scent of lotus and trapa, what a delight.  

Along South Tower’s handrails, I enjoy cool air

Bestowed by the unchained breeze and the moon so bright.

Tr. Ziyuzile

30/06/2023