Yuan Zhen
In the faded① old imperial palace,
Peonies② are red, but no one comes to see them.
The ladies-in-waiting have grown white-haired
Debating③ the pomps④ of Emperor Xuanzong.
① fadevi. 凋谢,枯萎;(颜色)褪去 vt. 使褪色
② peonyn. 【植】芍药,牡丹
③ debatevt. 辩论,讨论,争论 n. 讨论,争论
④ pompn. 炫耀;浮华;华丽;壮观
行宫
元稹
寥落古行宫,
宫花寂寞红。
白头宫女在,
闲坐说玄宗。