念奴娇(题道隆观) is a poem written by Shi Hao during the Song Dynasty. Here is a translation of the poem:
Gazing from the railing in the fading spring,
Peach blossoms scatter like dots of rouge.
Looking back at the familiar mountains, lost in the mist.
Stacked high are jade hairpins,
Thousand acres of blue glass-like waters.
I am but a carefree traveler in the capital,
Penglai is not yet remote and strange.
Tomorrow morning, returning as cranes soar.
Riding the ethereal Three Mountains,
Navigating the sea to reach Heaven's Lake.
This poem depicts a scene in which the poet is standing on a balcony, observing the beauty of the peach blossoms in the spring. The landscape is described with vivid imagery, painting a picture of mist-covered mountains and shimmering blue waters.
The poet reflects on his own status as a traveler in the capital, not yet experiencing the truly remote and mystical places like Penglai. However, he longs for the freedom and tranquility that comes with returning to nature, depicted by the imagery of cranes flying and journeying through the mountains and sea.
This poem captures the sentiment of longing for a peaceful escape from the bustling city life and the desire to reconnect with nature. It also conveys a sense of wanderlust and the search for something beyond the ordinary in life.