Autumn stream
- Poetry of Xue Tao

《秋泉》

English Rendering

At dawn,mist surrounds the little stream.

Streamwater flows like a song played by the lyre.

I lie on the bed,just can't sleep,listen to the stream,

so sweet,like your love,haunts my soul,kindles my heart fire.

Autumn stream by Xue Tao
Autumn stream by Xue Tao

Original Text (中文原文)

冷色初澄一带烟,幽声遥泻十丝弦。

长来枕上牵情思,不使愁人半夜眠。

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By Xue Tao

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