(31) Bamboo Branch Song
湖州竹枝词
Zhang Yu (1277-1348)
张雨
Before the lake's the little cottage where I stay.
临湖门外吴侬家，
Will you please come, when you have leisure, to take tea?
郎若闲时来吃茶。
My house is built of thatched roof and walls of clay;
黄土筑墙毛盖屋，
In front of my door stands a blooming redbud tree.
门前一树紫荆花。