Su Curtain Covering style

"Su Curtain Covering" style by Song dynasty poet Fan Zhongyen, famous military genius and artist

Jade-green clouds in the sky; yellow leaves on the land.
Autumn colors touch ripples.
Ripples covered by misty smoke, pale-green.
Mountain casts setting sun, sky meets water.
Fresh grass without feeling:
Goes far beyond where the sun sets.


There's a second part to this poem: "When you're traveling; you get homesick. I have trouble sleeping unless my dreams are good. On nights with bright moon, standing on a high place, do not lean on the railing alone. When you're in a sad situation, drink wine. Wine becomes inward sorrow; tears of longing." [hand-written note from my grandpa: this last line is famous throughout generations.]

Under the sun, of first priority concerns are concerns.
Under the sun, in last place pleasures are pleasures.