VIEWING THE MOON, THINKING OF YOU
望月怀远

Zhang JiuLing
张九龄

As the bright moon shines over the sea,
From far away you share this moment with me.
海上生明月，天涯共此时。

For parted lovers lonely nights are the worst to be.
All night long I think of no one but thee.
情人怨遥夜，竟夕起相思，

To enjoy the moon I blow out the candle stick.
Please put on your nightgown for the dew is thick.
灭烛怜光满，披衣觉露滋。

I try to offer you the moonlight so hard to pick,
Hoping a reunion in my dream will come quick.
不堪盈手赠，还寝梦佳期。