Looking at the Moon…
LOOKING AT THE MOON
AND THINKING OF ONE FAR AWAY
by Zhang Jiuling
Heng-t’ang-t’ui-Shih, 618-907 CE
The moon, grown full now over the sea,
Brightening the whole of heaven,
Brings to separated hearts
The long thoughtfulness of night….
It is no darker though I blow out my candle.
It is no warmer though I put on my coat.
So I leave my message with the moon
And turn to my bed, hoping for dreams.
