The poem "海上生明月" (A Bright Moon Rises Over the Sea) in full is: A bright moon rises over the sea, At this same moment, you're far away. The moonlight shines on the pines and firs, And flows down to the river below. Grievances of parting fill the autumnal air, We are apart, though under the same bright moon. My dreams drift back to the blue river, Where lotus flowers bloom in profusion. Note: This is a modern interpretation. The original poem by Zhang Jiuling has been translated in various ways. Here's a more literal translation: A bright moon rises over the sea, At the same time, it shines upon you who are far away. Shared by those afar, it breaks through parting clouds, And its light enters the sorrowful person's chamber. Please note that classical Chinese poetry can be translated in many different ways depending on the translator's interpretation.