In the third episode of "Poems of Timeless Acclaim," an AI-generated animation series, we unravel the captivating story behind the timeless masterpiece "Seeing Meng Haoran Off at Yellow Crane Tower" by Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai. Let's immerse ourselves in the poem and feel how the poet expresses emotions through the scenery.
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00:00At Yellow Crane Tower in the west, my old friends...
00:04After one night of wind and showers, how many are the fallen flowers?
00:07A thousand miles from home, I'm grieved at autumn's...
00:10Lonely smoke rises straight over endless river...
00:13How rare the moon, so round and clear.
00:16With cup in hand, I ask of the blue sky.
00:30The best hay for my horse.
00:50Sure, sir.
00:51Waiter, I'll have a jar of your best wine.
01:01May I ask if you are Leibai?
01:04Huh?
01:06What gave it away?
01:08After all, this is my first time here.
01:11Days ago, someone left a letter here for me to deliver to Leibai.
01:18He said when I see a tall and handsome man wearing white who asks for good wine upon arrival, I'll know it's you.
01:27I wonder who among all my friends knows me so well.
01:33I will soon depart for Guangling.
01:37I am writing this letter to bid you farewell.
01:40May your journey be smooth and safe.
01:43Good to see you again.
01:48It's Brother Haoran.
01:50Waiter, can I borrow some paper and a pen?
01:55Brother Haoran, after you depart, there is no telling when we will meet again.
02:00I hope we can have a chat in Jiangxia in seven days.
02:04Sincerely, Taibai.
02:08Please send off this letter right away.
02:12Bring some food and good wine for me.
02:14I must make haste for my appointment.
02:42Did Brother Haoran not receive my letter?
02:56Taibai, sorry to keep you waiting.
02:58It's been years since we last met.
03:00I hope you're doing well.
03:02Brother Haoran!
03:04Sorry for being late.
03:05I heard the fish in the Yangtze River is extremely delicious.
03:10It's been ages since we last met.
03:12So I thought it would be nice to catch some fish and let you have a taste.
03:16Didn't realize I missed our appointment time.
03:19It doesn't matter.
03:21Thank you, Brother Haoran, for keeping me in mind.
03:23Let's go.
03:24After so many years, there is a great deal of catching up that we need to do.
03:35Waiter!
03:36Please prepare the fish.
03:38And bring some dishes and wine.
03:40Be sure it's the best wine you've got.
03:42No problem.
03:56Brother Haoran,
03:58when we first met in Anlu three years ago,
04:00you dressed like a proper scholar.
04:03You look different now.
04:05How so?
04:07What's with this look?
04:09I think it's great that you can ignore the mundane affairs
04:13and be unaffected by what other people say.
04:19In your opinion,
04:20should I likewise stop pursuing an official career
04:23and retreat to a peaceful life in the countryside?
04:27Please enjoy your meal.
04:30Tai Bai, grab a bite.
04:35These fish slices are as white as jade and truly delicious.
04:40In my view, the rural life and official career each has its merits.
04:44Just follow your heart.
04:46My choice may not necessarily suit you.
04:49You once wrote,
04:50brave the seas, roam the wild,
04:53explore the vast universe,
04:55and rise above the boundless sky.
04:59They show your lofty aspirations
05:01and fearless spirit in face of difficulties.
05:04I truly admire your ambition.
05:07Your encouragement inspires me tremendously.
05:11I raise a toast to you, brother.
05:13Cheers.
05:26As we bid farewell today,
05:28our paths may never cross again.
05:30Take care.
05:31Tai Bai.
05:33Take care, brother Haoran.
05:59My friend has left the west where the yellow crane towers,
06:03for river town green with willows and red with flowers.
06:07His lessening sail is lost in the boundless blue sky,
06:11where I see but the endless river rolling by.