This is a poem in Chinese, and here is its translation into English:
The lotus flowers still grace the water, while the sparse willow leaves show signs of autumn frost.
Our boat rests in the middle of the reeds, Beneath the dim sun, on the misty Wu Hill. As I ponder the contemplatives in their secluded homes, Bamboo forests keep the sanctuary sacred and serene. Boiling tea with water from the cold streams, And igniting herbs that illuminate with night light. Recalling moments with Zheng Tan and friends, walking leisurely through the repaired corridors. As you pursued other pursuits, I gazed upon them with longing and lingered nearby. The court is overgrown with moss and vines, while windowsills turn over with flipped poetry and songs. Playing Go against Zheng—old victory awaited—while drinking vessels were filled by Tan's wine. Serene songs were sung, interspersed with humor and laughter, as we sat together, drinking toasts and flying cups. As the sun set and the day drew to a close, we shared枣栗 and other delicacies. With a handshake and a farewell, we bid each other rest for the night beside the abandoned city walls. Early in the morning, I set out to meet you at Zheng's court. I waited from morning till evening, eagerly looking out, but in vain. Then I realized that your immortality was beyond my expectations. With sadness in my heart, I turned back to my oars and paddled away, floating on the autumn waters of the long river. Returning to Fuli's land, I sought further wine with Shan Yin Wang. White-capped emissaries were sent with my greetings, acknowledging that I was still mindful of our friendship. Now I am about to embark on a journey far away, still hesitant about my lodging. The gentle breeze stirs the verdant landscape and the moon's first rays shine on stone bridges. Amidst vast landscapes and serene sights, I write poems in search of companionship—I entrust them to Chen Lang. Together we will boil medicinal herbs like poria cocos in rain-soaked beds.
《夜泊芙蓉洲走笔寄张炼师》一诗，宛如一幅细腻悠长的水墨画卷，缓缓展开在读者眼前，将秋夜的静谧、思绪的深远与友情的醇厚交织在一起，引人入胜。
开篇“芙蓉犹满渚，疏桐已殒霜”，以自然之景起兴，芙蓉盛开，而梧桐叶落，霜降已至，既描绘了时令之变，也寓含了时光流转、物候更迭的哲理。诗人泊舟于菰蒲之间，远望吴山，夕阳微露，此景此情，触动了心中对某位静默高士——张炼师的怀念。
“因怀静默士，竹林閟玄房。”此句承上启下，将思绪由外转内，引向了对张炼师隐居生活的想象。煮茶于寒涧之水，炼丹以求长生之光，这些场景不仅展现了炼师超凡脱俗的生活方式，也透露出诗人对那份超脱尘世的向往。
随后，诗人回忆起与郑郯等友人一同在修廊漫步、闲咏诗歌的日子，棋盘上郑老的智谋、酒榼旁郯生的豪情，雅歌与诙谐交织，羽觞飞传，欢声笑语，温馨而又生动。然而，美好的时光总是短暂，友人离去，留下的是满庭的苔藓和翻动的诗章，以及对再次相聚的无限期盼。
然而，期盼终成空，张炼师如同仙人般难以企及，诗人只能带着惆怅踏上归途，心中却仍不忘寻访其他友人，如甫里的陆某、山阴的王某，以诗相赠，表达着虽远行而不忘旧情的真挚。
诗的后半部分，诗人笔锋一转，将个人情感融入自然景观之中。“微风动虚碧，初月照石梁”，以景寄情，空旷而清冷的夜景，映衬出内心的孤寂与迷茫。在这样的情境下，诗人不禁赋诗寄情，希望张炼师能与之共享那份“茯苓思同煮，夜雨共匡床”的温馨与惬意。
全诗以景生情，以情驭景，自然流畅，情感真挚而深沉。它不仅是对友人深深的怀念，更是对超脱尘世生活的向往与追求。在诗人笔下，每一次的离别与重逢，每一次的思念与寄托，都显得那么自然而又意味深长，让人在阅读中感受到一种超越时空的情感共鸣。
