There are endless willow trees, a relentless picturesque passenger ship, and
a rootless traveler. Southern Mountain still watches as I go. Only the tall city
wall separates me from my friend. I recall the last time I visited this city.
The park was colorful and the creek was green. Now they are gone forever. Mr.
Liu's 1 beard has become so white. How can the color of peach flowers
2 last?
1
A poem written by Yu-xi Liu says, "There are a thousand peach trees in the
yard of Xuan-du Temple. They were all planted after Mr. Liu left." In Liu's
poem, Mr. Liu refers to Yu-xi Liu himself. In Chao's poem, Mr. Liu refers to Bu-zhi
Chao himself.
2
A poem written by Hu Cui says, "A young lady’s face and peach flowers
reflect each other with red color.” Here “peach flowers" refers to Chao's girl
friend from his youth.