What classic poems are there about orchids?
Solitary Orchid by Cui Tu of the Tang Dynasty: Deep-planted and hidden, who would know? Its fragrance is held only in secret. Since no gentleman wears it, it is not that its national fragrance has declined. White dew moistens it early and long, and the spring wind always arrives late. It is not as good as the roadside grass - what is the use of its rich fragrance! Orchid by Chen Ruyan of the Ming Dynasty: The orchid grows deep in the mountains, giving forth a rich, hidden fragrance. By chance it is admired by the world, and moved to be placed in a high hall. It loses the proper timing of rain and dew, its roots and stems leave their native place....
Solitary Orchid
Tang Dynasty, Cui Tu
Deep-planted and hidden, who would know? Its fragrance is held only in secret.
Since no gentleman wears it, it is not that its national fragrance has declined.
White dew moistens it early and long, and the spring wind always arrives late.
It is not as good as the roadside grass - what is the use of its rich fragrance!
Orchid
Ming Dynasty, Chen Ruyan
The orchid grows deep in the mountains, giving forth a rich, hidden fragrance.
By chance it is admired by the world, and moved to be placed in a high hall.
It loses the proper timing of rain and dew, its roots and stems leave their native place.
Though it receives the power of care and protection, it is not nourished in its proper place.
In winter cold, frost and snow fall, and its green leaves may be damaged.
How much better in the wooded valleys, where in season it remains fragrant of itself.
Four Quatrains on the Twin-Blossom Orchid
Qing Dynasty, Qian Qianyi
Just as the new adornment was finished and the orchid was being gathered, suddenly a twin blossom appeared.
Treasure the cutting intent of Heaven, and when adorned, bow with joy filling the brows.
Orchid Flower
Qing Dynasty, Qiu Jin
Planted together across nine fields, its quality is uniquely superior, and it is most fit to be worn to adorn a beauty's head.
Once the Master looked upon it from the carriage, it is ashamed to rank with ordinary flowers vying in splendor.