Xia Chu Yu Hou Xun Yu Xi (Liu Zongyuan) 夏初雨后尋愚溪 (柳宗元)

悠悠雨初霽，獨繞清溪曲。
引杖試荒泉，解帶圍新竹。
沉吟亦何事，寂寞固所欲。
幸此息營營，嘯歌靜炎燠。

"Tracing the Yu Creek after the First Summer Rain"

It's a high time the long rain stops. Here go a walk following the creek by myself. I use my walking cane to test the depth of the spring, and my belt to fence off young bamboo to make way. Mumble as I contemplate, so what, am I not alone? My solitude I cherish. No more living a busy life. Singing out loud to ease the scorching summer heat.

(by me, 10/1/2016)