Li Bai: loose translations
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The emperor in his palace is drunk, while crows roost on his terrace. He watches his mistress dance while the sun goes behind the mountains. His water clocks are leaking badly, but he thinks it’s the heavens that are off.
姑苏台上乌栖时,吴王宫里醉西施。 吴歌楚舞欢未毕,青山欲衔半边日。 银箭金壶漏水多,起看秋月坠江波。 东方渐高奈乐何!