The Northern Green Rose “is a five character regulated poem written by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Shangyin. The first couplet of this poem describes the poet’s search for monks; The couplet depicts the poet’s search for the journey they have traveled and the scenery they have seen; The neck couplet depicts the poet only finding the monk at dusk, using refined brushwork to depict the simple and peaceful life of the monk; The ending couplet poet gained enlightenment in his thoughts. The poem expresses a desire to face honor and disgrace in the face of hardships and difficulties, to pursue Zen philosophy wholeheartedly, and to remain indifferent. It not only praises the quiet and peaceful life of monks, but also demonstrates the poet’s understanding of Zen philosophy, to face reality with a detached mindset, and to face honor and disgrace in the face of officialdom with a calm heart. This poem is concise in language, rich in hidden meanings, and has clear levels.
《北青萝》是唐代诗人李商隐所写的一首五言律诗。这首诗首联写诗人寻访僧人之事；颔联写诗人寻访所经之路程、所见之景物；颈联写诗人黄昏时才寻到僧人，以精炼的笔墨描绘了僧人的简静生活；尾联写诗人获得了思想的启迪。诗所表达的是一种不畏辛劳艰险、一心追寻禅理、淡泊之怀面对仕途荣辱的愿望，既赞美了僧人清幽简静的生活，又表现出诗人对禅理的领悟，淡泊之怀面对现实、从容之心面对仕途荣辱。此诗语言凝炼，富于蕴藏，层次清晰。
李商隐·《北青萝》
残阳西入崦，茅屋访孤僧。
落叶人何在，寒云路几层。
独敲初夜磬，闲倚一枝藤。
世界微尘里，吾宁爱与憎。
At the North Green Vine Hermitage
Li Shangyin
As the sun sinks behind the hill in the west
I seek the lone monk in the hut on the crest.
Where is my friend amid the fallen leaves?
Up to the cold clouds the footpath weaves.
Alone, he is sounding the evening bell;
Idly he leans on a cane in his cell.
If human world is contained in dust fine
Why should I towards love or hate incline?
