Close To Heaven


Spending the night at the Summit Temple

Reaching up for the stars on my arms’ level

Speaking in a low voice

Trying not to disturb those in heaven

~ Translated by Dot, from Li Bai’s “At the Summit Temple,” written in the Tang dynasty

夜宿峰顶寺
舉手捫星辰
不敢高聲語
恐驚天上人

~ 李白 (唐代) <<夜宿山寺>>