望月怀远

Viewing the moon, thinking of you  

张九龄

海上生明月，天涯共此时。

As the bright moon shines over the sea ，

From far away you share this moment with me.

情人怨遥夜，竟夕起相思。

For parted lovers lonely nights are the worst to be.

All night long I think of no one but thee.

灭烛怜光满，披衣觉露滋。

To enjoy the moon I blow out the candle stick.

Please put on your nightgown for the dew is thick.

不堪盈手赠，还寝梦佳期。

I try to offer you the moonlight so hard to pick,

Hoping a reunion in my dream will come quick.