抚琴作诗唱一曲离别殇
[fŭ qín zuò shī chàng yī qŭ lí bié shāng]
Describes the artistic and melancholic act of playing music (on a traditional instrument like guzheng), writing poetry, and singing songs dedicated to parting and sorrow. 'Shang' (殇) specifically refers to mourning and lamentation.