This morning I dreamed I followed <br />Widely spaced bells, ringing in the wind, <br />And climbed through mists to rosy clouds. <br />I realized my destined affinity <br />With An Ch'i-sheng the ancient sage. <br />I met unexpectedly O Lu-hua <br />The heavenly maiden. <br /> <br />Together we saw lotus roots as big as boats. <br />Together we ate jujubes as huge as melons. <br />We were the guests of those on swaying lotus seats. <br />They spoke in splendid language, <br />Full of subtle meanings. <br />The argued with sharp words over paradoxes. <br />We drank tea brewed on living fire. <br /> <br />Although this might not help the Emperor to govern, <br />It is endless happiness. <br />The life of men could be like this. <br /> <br />Why did I have to return to my former home, <br />Wake up, dress, sit in meditation. <br />Cover my ears to shut out the disgusting racket. <br />My heart knows I can never see my dream come true. <br />At least I can remember <br />That world and sigh.<br /><br />Li Ching Chao<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-morning-dream/
