No moon <br />To light my way upon the stair, <br />Cold comfort <br />In the wine I drink alone. <br /> <br />Black clouds, <br />Rain, <br />The hurried flight of birds, <br />Water flowing grayly <br />In the dusk. <br /> <br />A rising storm, <br />Boats tugging at their mooring ropes. <br />Or s ails full-spread <br />To take advantage of the wind. <br /> <br />A moving point of fire <br />In the dark, <br />The distant lantern <br />Of a passing boat.<br /><br />Bai Juyi<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/night-on-the-west-river-2/
