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The Moon Goddess
雲母屏風燭影深，
長河漸落曉星沈。
嫦娥應悔偷靈藥，
碧海青天夜夜心。--李商隱
The mica screen reflects a cavernous candle shadow,
while the lingering river by the morning stars gradually falls.
Chang'e should regret having stolen the elixir of life,
For every lonely night, merely the azure seas and clear skies.
長河漸落曉星沈。
嫦娥應悔偷靈藥，
碧海青天夜夜心。--李商隱
The mica screen reflects a cavernous candle shadow,
while the lingering river by the morning stars gradually falls.
Chang'e should regret having stolen the elixir of life,
For every lonely night, merely the azure seas and clear skies.
Published 11th Oct 2020
| Edited 16th Nov 2020
Author's Note
It's an ancient poem about the Moon Goddess Chang'e who stole the elixir of life and was punished by the Jade Emperor to live alone on the moon, which was written by a famous poet Li Shangyin in the Tong Dynasty. This is just inspired by the moon festival.
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especially love the inclusion of the Chinese text...a wonderful tidbit from an ancient poet...great stuff Jasmine...the image is simply beautiful...
11th Oct 2020 7:29pm
11th Oct 2020 7:32pm
Dear RJ,
So great to see you on site again its been such a long while!
I realize there is a punishment element behind the poem however, I found such solace and a vast freedom in this write. The closing line For every lonely night, merely the azure seas and clear skies. absolutely epic. For me, the sea and the sky can be all the friends I need, as well as, a hug when I need a warmth no one else can provide. The sea and sky seem to understand that.
I agree with bcpoet, the addition of the Chinese text is a really beautiful addition in support of the beautiful poem. H🌷
So great to see you on site again its been such a long while!
I realize there is a punishment element behind the poem however, I found such solace and a vast freedom in this write. The closing line For every lonely night, merely the azure seas and clear skies. absolutely epic. For me, the sea and the sky can be all the friends I need, as well as, a hug when I need a warmth no one else can provide. The sea and sky seem to understand that.
I agree with bcpoet, the addition of the Chinese text is a really beautiful addition in support of the beautiful poem. H🌷
12th Oct 2020 5:53pm
Dear H, I have really appreciated the thought you shared. The legend of the moon festival has such a magic power for Chinese people even though we know it's not true. The most important thing for this holiday is the chance of a reunion that family members could get together to chat and eat food. I appreciate we have such a beautiful holiday to enjoy in autumn, so it is also called the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Jasmine
Jasmine
24th Jan 2021 4:02pm
thank you for sharing this. a lovely myth and sentiment...according to wiki she chose to live on the moon after drinking the elixir in self defense! hmmm...she sounds like a sensitive Goddess bad ass to me.
7th Feb 2021 5:38am
Dear Poetrician,
Thank you for reading this short work.
I appreciate the information you searched for on the wiki.
Jasmine
Thank you for reading this short work.
I appreciate the information you searched for on the wiki.
Jasmine
