Classic Poem

I climb high to look at Luoyang city,
Streets and lanes criss-cross far and wide
I turn my head to view Chang'an,
City turrets bristle zigzag.
Sunrise glints on jewel pins and kohl,
Passing winds ruffle sheer silks
Qi boys stamp their red boots
Zhao girls smooth of kingfisher plume brow

The spring breeze sways dappled trees,
Rich blooms emerald and cinnabar.
Jewelled lutes, ruby stops,
Gold harness, tortoiseshell saddles.
Youth loiters, sleeps at Xiacai,
Pours wine on the way through Shanglan
Relaxed eyebrows pucker again
Showing it's hard to keep a dazzling smile
Lovers linger and dawdle,
Tearful from bliss unfulfilled.
" My honored guest is now out of sight,
Through you I send him long sighs. "

The green grass spreads about like silk,
The trees are putting forth their scarlet blossoms
Why bother saying you will not return?
By the time you do, their scent will have faded forever.