送人赴舉（明） 李夢陽

宝剑动连星，金鞍别马鸣。

持将五色笔，夺取锦标名。

A Quatrain by Li Mengyang (Ming dynasty)

(Seeing the Blue-Robed Off for the Imperial Examinations)

Lo, their star-studded swords splendidly shine,

Gilt-saddled steeds neigh to leave, on cloud nine.

Taking hold of the five-coloured brushes,

The blue-robed vie for the titles so divine.

Tr. Ziyuzile

08/06/2024