In the tune of "Pristine Sand under Heaven": Fall Meditation

by Ma Zhiyuan (1250-1321)

枯藤老树昏鸦,

小桥流水人家;

古道西风瘦马,

夕阳西下,

断肠人在天涯!

Tr. YK Chan  陈耀国译

On a wilted vine, on an old tree, at dusk a crow roosts.

A quaint footbridge, water running under, crosses over to a homestead.

On an ancient trail westerly wind blows while a gaunt horse wanders.

Sun setting west,

The heart-broken is lost on the edge of heaven.