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There is a solitary russet pear tree ,
[But] its leaves are luxuriant .
Alone I walk unbefriended ;—
Is it because there are no other people ?
But none are like the sons of one's father .
O ye travellers ,
Why do ye not sympathize with me ?
Without brothers as I am ,
Why do ye not help me ?

There is a solitary russet pear tree ,
[But] its leaves are abundant .
Alone I walk uncared for ;—
Is it that there are not other people ?
But none are like those of one's own surname .
O ye travellers ,
Why do ye not sympathize with me ?
Without brothers as I am ,
Why do ye not help me ?