Synopsis
Spring Morning is one of the most famous Tang Dynasty poems by Meng Haoran, describing a spring morning scene in just twenty characters.
The Poem
Spring slumber, unaware of dawn. Everywhere I hear singing birds.
Last night came wind and rain. Who knows how many flowers have fallen?
About the Poet
Meng Haoran (689-740) was a famous Tang Dynasty poet known for his landscape and pastoral poetry. He was a representative figure of the High Tang landscape school, often paired with Wang Wei.
Analysis
This poem depicts a spring morning scene in extremely concise language. The poet wakes from sleep to find dawn has arrived unnoticed, birdsong filling the air. Recalling last night's wind and rain, he wonders how many blossoms have fallen.
In just twenty Chinese characters, the poem contains rich imagery: spring sleep, birdsong, wind and rain, falling flowers. The poet uses plain language to express love for spring and gentle regret for beauty's passing.
References
- Baidu Baike: Chun Xiao
- Gushiwen Network
- Studies on Wang Wei and Meng Haoran
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