Level One

For this little lyric by Li Po, we'll start with the basic situation of the poem: What is going on, and what elements are involved? To learn a little more about Li Po, you have to reach Level Five.

 

The flocks of birds have flown high and away,

A solitary cloud goes off calmly alone.

We look at each other and never get bored—

Just me and Ching-t'ing Mountain.

Guides

If you've thought through the poem and each of the guides, you should have a good idea of the poem's general situation and its chief rhetorical elements. If so, you can either compare your responses with those of another student, or move straight on to Level Two.