Translation of Song Dynasty Poem: Plum Trees

Plum trees by the corner,
Sole bloom of winter;
With faint fragrance
Adorning the frost.

Poem by Wang An Shi  (1021-1086 ) 
-Chancellor of Song dynasty 1070-74/1075-76

Translation: Brian Chung
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February 4, 2018 at 12:35 AM
This is stunning Brian. I absolutely love it! Thank you for letting his work live on by your translation! ; )
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