The crescent moon veiled by cloud light
I wake from wine when my boat sets sail at midnight.
Turning my head toward the mist-veiled lonely town,
I only remember the farewell song,
But not when from the wine shop I got down
Hood wry, fan dropped, I slipped from wicker bed.
Whom can I tell the dreary dream Id read?
When from this floating life may I take rest?
My hometown in southwest,
Why doI of tin southeast bid adieu as guest?
轻云微月，
二更酒醒船初发。
孤城回望苍烟合。
记得歌时，
不记归时节。
巾偏扇坠藤床滑，
觉来幽梦无人说。
此生飘荡何时歇？
家在西南，
常作东南别。
By Su Shi
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