Petals of spring fly all through the city
From the wind in the willows of the Imperial River.
And at dusk, from the palace, candles are given out
To light first the mansions of the Five Great Lords.
Poem by Han Hong (Tang Dynasty)
"After the Day of No Fire", from "300 Tang Poems".
Chinese calligraphy wording: "Petals of spring fly all through the city." Acrylic and gold color on paper. The size is 13 by 19 inches.