Mastering Chinese Poetry Ep. 10: Song of the Parting Son 游子吟

Among all the festivals celebrated in China, Mother s Day is a time to honor the mother in a family, as well as motherhood, and the influence of mothers in society. This day is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world. In China, Mother s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May, which this year falls on May 10. Chinese literary figures have composed many articles and poems describing a mother s love for her children. The poem Song of the Parting Son 游子吟唐 孟郊, written by Tang Dynasty poet Meng Jiao, is among the classic poems about a mother s selfless love. The poem is in fivecharacter lines, with 30 characters in total. Subscribe to us on YouTube: Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): Download our APP on Google Play (Android):