Poetry Index
Complete collection of poems, songs, verdicts, and riddles from Dream of the Red Chamber.
Poetry Index
Inscription for Grand View Garden: The Phoenix Comes in Splendor
对联The precious tripod's tea is done—the smoke still lingers green; The secluded window's chess game ends—the fingers are still cool.
Chapter 17
Before Burying Flowers: A Scene
其他Flowers fade and fly, filling the sky; Red gone, fragrance broken—who will take pity?
Chapter 27
Chrysanthemum Poems: Chrysanthemum Dream
诗By the fence, deep in autumn sleep, a single clear dream; With clouds and moon for company—nothing is distinct.
Chapter 38
Linked Verse at Reed Snow Cottage (Excerpt)
诗All night the north wind blew fiercely; Opening the door—snow still drifts.
Chapter 50
Five Beauties: Xi Shi
诗A generation's fairest beauty followed the waves; In the Wu palace, she could only dream of home.
Chapter 64
Five Beauties: Lady Yu
诗Heartbroken, the black stallion neighs in the night wind; Lady Yu faces the double-pupiled king with deep regret.
Chapter 64
Five Beauties: Wang Zhaojun
诗Stunning beauty startled all when she left the Han palace; A fair face and bitter fate—the same through all the ages.
Chapter 64
Five Beauties: Luzhu
诗Rubble and bright pearls—all cast away alike; When did Lord Shi truly value her loveliness?
Chapter 64
Five Beauties: Hongfu
诗With a sweeping bow and heroic talk—his manner was extraordinary; The beauty's keen eyes recognized the hero in his poverty.
Chapter 64
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