Song of an Autumn Night

Song of an Autumn Night

by Wang Wei

translated by Xu Yuanchong

Chilled by light autumn dew beneath the crescent moon, She has not changed her dress though her silk robe is thin.

Playing all night on silver lute an endless tune, Afraid of empty room, she can't bear to go in.

秋夜曲

[唐]王维

桂魄初生秋露微，轻罗已薄未更衣。

银筝夜久慇懃弄，心怯空房不忍归。