Climbing Stork Tower by Wang Zhihuan

Synopsis

A famous 20-character Tang poem by Wang Zhihuan. To see a thousand miles further, ascend another floor.

The Poem

The white sun sets behind the mountains,
The Yellow River flows into the sea.
To see a thousand miles further,
Ascend another floor.

Analysis

This 20-character poem paints a magnificent landscape while delivering a timeless message: to broaden your horizons, you must keep climbing higher.

References

1. Complete Tang Poems, Volume 253