The Moon on the West River To tiie Fairy of Mume Flower
西江月梅
Your bones of jade defy miasmal death;
Your flesh of snow exhales immortal breath.
玉骨那愁瘴雾？
冰姿自有仙风。
The sea sprite among flowers often sends to you
A golden-eyed, green-feathered cockatoo.
海仙时遣探芳丛，
倒挂绿毛幺凤。
Powder would spoil your face;
Your lips need no rouge cream.
素面常嫌粉涴，
洗妆不褪唇红。
As high as morning cloud you rise with grace;
With pear flower you won’t share your dream.
高情已逐晓云空，
不与梨花同梦。