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Can you provide some ethereal, Zen-like poems full of philosophy of life? Thanks in advance!

1. There is no jade plate that bears the cold dew, and no one gets up to look at it in the middle of the month.

Translation: There are also white peonies on a jade plate with cold dew on them, but no one wants to appreciate them under the moonlight.

Source: "Pei Geishi's House with White Peony" by Lu Lun of the Tang Dynasty

2. No one can be seen in the empty mountain, but the sound of people's voices can be heard. Returning to the deep forest, the light shines on the moss again.

Translation: No one can be seen in the quiet valley, only the sound of people talking can be heard. The shadow of the setting sun is reflected in the deep forest and shines on the moss in the dark place.

Source: "Deer Chai" by Wang Wei of Tang Dynasty

3. Red beans grow in the south, and a few branches will appear in spring. I hope you will pick more of them, this is the most loved thing.

Translation: Red beans grow in the sunny south, and they grow countless new branches every spring. I hope those who miss you can pick it more, because it is the best way to express your love.

Source: "Lovesickness" by Wang Wei of the Tang Dynasty

4. Swallows in the hall come and go, gulls in the water are close to each other.

Translation: The swallows on the beams fly around freely, and the white gulls in the water are close to each other and accompany each other.

Source: "Jiangcun" by Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty

5. It's snowing in the evening, can you have a drink?

Translation: It’s getting dark and heavy snow is coming. Can you take a look at the humble house and drink a glass of warm wine?

Source: "Asking Liu Nineteenth" by Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty