to prolong the time

[snowgray]

Year after year when it snowed
I’d often stick plum blossoms in my hair and get drunk;
I’d crush the plum blossoms with ill will
And get my clothes all drenched with pure tears.

This year, out of the way at the edge of sea and sky,
The hair on both my temples blossoms white.
I see the evening wind is so strong,
It will be hard to find plum blossoms.

I crush the stamens,
Just to wring out a little more fragrance,
Just to prolong the time.
– Li Qingzhao (1084-1151)

Comments

[earthspirits]

She's beautiful, as is her kimono and the lovely backgrounds!

[snowgray]

Thank you! This park is beautiful at ume blossom time; I always try to get there as many times as I can manage with dolls XD