游覽二首

其一

高會時不娛，

羈客難為心。

殷懷從中發，

悲感激清音。

投觴罷歡坐，

逍遙步長林。

肅肅山谷風，

黯黯天路陰。

惆悵忘旋反，

歔欷涕沾襟。

Excursion: Two Poems

At grand occasions I often feel disconsolate,

it is hard for a sojourner to have his wish.

Deep feelings rise from the heart of me,

this distinctive tune stirs melancholy.

I put aside my cup to quit the amusement,

and roam around in the lush forest.

The wind is sighing in the valley,

the heavenly road is dark and dim.

In my despondence I forget to go back,

weeping, sighing, and letting tears soak my robes.

其二

節運時氣舒，

秋風涼且清。

閑居心不娛，

駕言從友生。

翱翔戲長流，

逍遙登高城。

東望看疇野，

回顧覽園庭。

嘉木凋綠葉，

芳草纖紅榮。

騁哉日月逝，

年命將西傾。

建功不及時，

鐘鼎何所銘？

收念還房寢，

慷慨詠墳經。

庶幾及君在，

立德垂功名。

The season changes, the weather settles,

the autumn wind wafts clear and cool.

Living in leisure I feel disconsolate,

so I ride in my cart to visit friends.

We wander together along the stream,

and climb the heights of the city wall.

To the east we gaze at the farmers’ f ields,

and backward we cast our gaze at the homesteads.

The beautiful trees are shedding their green leaves,

scarlet blossoms fall from fragrant bushes.

Alas, both sun and moon are galloping away,

and my life will follow them into the west.

If I don’t accomplish our goals right now,

what will be written about on the bronze?

Clinging to this thought I return to my bedroom,

with deep emotion I chant the ancient classics.

While our Lord1 is still among us,

I would establish my virtue and fame.

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