Category: Poems by – 秦韜玉 (唐)

In my humble dwelling I handle silk of the finest quality
The thought of being betrothed a non-entity
Who would admire a free and reserved personality
And care for a person from a simple family
I dare show my extraordinary skills in embroidery
And keep my brows unpainted for natural beauty
Year after year I sew golden threads in exact knitting
To make bridal robes for rich girls in lavish weddings