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Li Po

Li Po
via British Library/The Art Archive

Li Po

A Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, Li Bai (also known as Li Po, Li Pai, Li T’ai-po, and Li T’ai-pai) was probably born in central Asia and grew up in Sichuan Province. He left home in 725 to wander through the Yangtze River Valley and write poetry. He was married four times and was friends with the poet Du Fu. Li Bai wrote occasional verse and poems about his own life. His poetry is known for its clear imagery and conversational tone. His work influenced a number of 20th-century poets, including Ezra Pound and James Wright. (Source)

Poems by Li Po

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The crow cawing at night by Li Po

August 12, 2025
“Through her gauze window she could not help but hear / The bird, which sounded like someone talking. / She stopped in her shuttle, thinking of her absent lover;” — Li Po
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Zazen on Ching-t'ing Mountain by Li Po

April 9, 2016
"We sit together, the mountain and me, / until only the mountain remains." — Li Po
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The River-Merchant's Wife: A Letter by Li Po

August 29, 2010
"I desired my dust to be mingled with yours / Forever and forever and forever." — Li Po
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To Tu Fu From Shantung by Li Po

October 26, 2005
"My thoughts remain with you, / like the Wen River, endlessly flowing." – Li Po