The Egret​​
- Poetry of Lu Guimeng

Living in the turbulent late Tang Dynasty, with a corrupt court and dark governance, Lu Guimeng often retreated to the Jiangnan region, finding solace in poetry and the company of birds and nature. "The Egret" was composed while observing the egret by a river or lakeside. Traditionally, the egret symbolizes purity and nobility. To the poet, it is not merely part of the natural scenery but also embodies his own aspiration for integrity and detachment from worldly vulgarity.