The 300 Tang Dynasty Poems, #41 A Song of an Autumn Midnight

The Tang Dynasty was a cultural high point in the Chinese civilization. Poetry was especially esteemed during this period and the best works of that age were compiled into The 300 Tang Dynasty Poems. A free online version of this work may be found here.

For now, please enjoy #41.

Li Bai

A SONG OF AN AUTUMN MIDNIGHT

A slip of the moon hangs over the capital;
Ten thousand washing-mallets are pounding;
And the autumn wind is blowing my heart
For ever and ever toward the Jade Pass....
Oh, when will the Tartar troops be conquered,
And my husband come back from the long campaign!