Selection of Chinese Ancient Qixi Poetry
Qixi Ci by Cui Hao (Tang Dynasty)
The moon shines like silk in the city of Chang'an, every household holds needles and threads on this night.
Fairies with jade robes know themselves well, but cannot meet between heaven and earth.
The deep shadows of Changxin Palace turn more secluded at night, fireflies flow around the jade steps and golden pavilions.
Ban Ji has boundless worries tonight, watching the constellations Dou and Niu across the Milky Way at three o'clock in the morning.