观祈雨（唐）李约

Praying for Rain
Li Yue
观祈雨
（唐）李约
No leaves sprout from mulberry trees on drought-scorched earth;
桑条无叶土生烟，
Flutes and pipes are played to evoke the Rain God's mirth.
箫管迎龙水庙前。
But the rich see dances and hear songstresses sing;
朱门几处看歌舞，
They only fear rain clouds would damage their lute string.
犹恐春阴咽管弦。