Orally Composed on the Western Tower of Jinling in Moonlight

Orally Composed on the Western Tower of Jinling in Moonlight

金陵城西楼月下吟

作者：李白　

翻译：许渊冲

金陵夜寂凉风发，

The cool breeze blows on silent night in Town of Stone,

独上高楼望吴越。

To view the south I mount the high tower alone.

白云映水摇空城，

White clouds and city walls mirrored on ripples swoon;

白露垂珠滴秋月。

Dewdrops look like pearls dripping from the autumn moon.

月下沉吟久不归，

Crooning long, I won’t go back; drowned in moon rays;

古来相接眼中稀。

How few are connoisseurs in my eyes since olden days!

解道澄江净如练，

Seeing the river crystal-clear and silver-white,

令人长忆谢玄晖。

How I miss the unforgettable poet bright!

（摘自《书说唐诗》）