Febuary 17th

The moon's phase is waxing crescent

The phone goes off!

海上生明月

The moon, grown full now over the sea,

天涯共此时

Brightening the whole of heaven,

情人怨遥夜

Brings to separated hearts

竟夕起相思

The long thoughtfulness of night….

灭烛怜光满

It is no darker though I blow out my candle.

披衣觉露滋

It is no warmer though I put on my coat.

不堪盈手赠

So I leave my message with the moon

还寝梦佳期

And turn to my bed, hoping for dreams