Clouds poured out and poured down like ink, but a mountain range was exposed on the horizon, bright and fresh, and the splashing water was like white pearl gravel, splashing on the boat.
Suddenly, the wind rolled up and dispersed the clouds in the sky. The lake was blue as a mirror, beautiful and gentle.
Translation:
Dark clouds roll, like overturned inkstones, winding the distant mountains. After a while, some pearls suddenly appeared on my boat, which were oppressive raindrops.
A gust of wind blew and dispersed the rainstorm. When I fled to Wang Hu Building, drinking and chatting, what I saw was blue sky and clear water.
Extended data:
Creation background
Song Shenzong Xining five years (1072), the author served as a judge in Hangzhou. On June 27th this year, he visited the West Lake, saw the wonderful lakes and mountains on the boat, and then went to Wanghulou for a drink and wrote these five quatrains.
The first poem, written by boat, depicts the beautiful rain scene of the West Lake.
The second poem is about cruising in the lake by boat, which shows the interest of swimming in the boat;
The third poem, based on the wild plants themselves, implies the hope of being reused by the imperial court;
The fourth poem is about Yue Nv's carefree, comparing his own melancholy and depression;
The fifth poem uses the meaning of ancient poetry in turn, reflecting a kind of indifference and openness. This group of poems is ingenious, leaving no trace, and the author writes freely, showing profound artistic skill.