Cui Dong Famous Poems

○ Inscribed on the Chan Hall of Chongfu Temple (题崇福寺禅院)
"This poem, Inscribed on Chongfu Monastery's Meditation Hall, was composed by the Tang poet Cui Dong during a visit to Chongfu Temple. Nestled in secluded mountains, the temple exuded tranquility and solemnity. Facing the meditation hall's se…"
○ Reflections Sent to Judges Yang, Guo, Li, and Wang (书怀寄杨郭李王判官)
"This poem was composed during the mid-to-late Tang Dynasty by Cui Dong, who found himself adrift in the uncertainties of officialdom. Through Reflections Penned to Judges Yang, Guo, Li, and Wang, he conveys his frustration over unrecognized …"
○ Farewell to Qiu the Twenty-Second, Bound for Suzhou (送丘二十二之苏州)
"This poem was composed in the mid-to-late 8th century during the Tang Dynasty, when the Jiangnan water towns enjoyed economic prosperity and cultural vibrancy, with Suzhou being one of its most representative cities. The poet Cui Tong shared…"
○ Thoughts at an Inn, Sent to My Colleagues (客舍有怀因呈诸在事)
"Composed during Cui Dong's itinerant years as a low-ranking aide, this poem stems from his experience lodging in humble quarters—his life marked by hardship, his ideals stifled. Through unflinching portraits of personal struggle, he voices …"
○ A Joyful Meeting with Brother-in-law Zheng Sun, Seeing Him Off to the Capital (喜逢妻弟郑损因送入京)
"Composed after the An Lushan Rebellion when Cui Dong encountered his long-lost brother-in-law Zheng Sun by chance in River City, this poem captures the complex emotions of their impending farewell as Zheng prepares to depart for the capital.…"
○ Farewell to Attendant Official Zhang, Departing for Jiangxi (送张员外赴江西)
"Composed during the mid-to-late Tang Dynasty when social turbulence increasingly strained scholar-officials' careers, Cui Dong's poem exemplifies his characteristically serene and refined style. Written upon his friend Attendant Zhang's depa…"

Cui Dong Famous Poems

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