China Federation of Literary and Art Circles

Cold Dew: Autumn deepens in hue

2026-10-08 09:48:00
  When Cold Dew descends, autumn deepens in hue. Chill dew thickens and frost greets the view. Plants turn gold, crabs grace the feast. With a cup of warm tea in hand, that’s where life’s rhythms meet.
  Tang Dynasty (618-907) poet Bai Juyi wrote in By the Pond : “Cool winds rise and curl, with gentle motion; Cold Dew falls, a chill that stirs emotion. Orchids fade, their petals turn to white; Lotus blooms break, yet leaves stay green and bright. "As cold dew falls, keep warmly clad. Let us greet deep autumn, eased and glad.