The swing of things

Changing of the year

Rid of the old, welcome the new, today.
Time to change the old to welcome the new.
The sage poet understands the meaning:
New, old; both are fitting.


5th of May Poetry Writing Party

General's May 5th feast: a throng of literati.
On display, several maps of provincial styles,  
Clearly detailing different kinds of plants and crops. 
Heart skips, a sword near green calamus.
Appreciating orchids, searching for a line: fresh dainty guests,
Clutching flowers, passing out drinks: old boozing drunkards.
Big house, steps are even, level pathways lined with flowers,
You can lean on a tree, tipsy, no need to be steadied.

The host of the party, General Nuo (like button), a military low-ranking general. He invited several tens of poets to come write poems.