Early spring the snow hasn't thawed,
the little buds have sprouted.
On the old pond where mist surrounds willow trees,
i pluck a plum flower in the light rain.
Cuckoos cry their heart out to redden
this beautiful promise land.
How could i distinguish which dream or reality is,
seeing you kiss me,i just couldn't believe this's all true.
浅浅余寒春半，雪消蕙草初长。
烟迷柳岸旧池塘。
风吹梅蕊闹，雨细杏花香。
月堕枝头欢意，从前虚梦高唐，觉来何处放思量。
如今不是梦，真个到伊行。
By Yan Jidao
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