暮鼓朝鐘自擊撞,
閉門孤枕對殘缸。
You beat your evening drum and ring your morning bell, Doors closed, a pillow facing a lamp, you rest well.
白灰旋撥通紅火,
臥聽蕭蕭雪打窗。
After poking among gray ashes embers red, You hear snow-flakes fall shower by shower while abed.