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五言古詩 張九齡 感遇其二
蘭葉春葳蕤, 桂華秋皎潔;
欣欣此生意, 自爾為佳節。
誰知林棲者? 聞風坐相悅,
草木有本心, 何求美人折?
欣欣此生意, 自爾為佳節。
誰知林棲者? 聞風坐相悅,
草木有本心, 何求美人折?
Five-character-ancient-verse
Zhang Jiuling
ORCHID AND ORANGE I
Tender orchid-leaves in spring
And cinnamon- blossoms bright in autumn
Are as self- contained as life is,
Which conforms them to the seasons.
Yet why will you think that a forest-hermit,
Allured by sweet winds and contented with beauty,
Would no more ask to-be transplanted
THan Would any other natural flower?
And cinnamon- blossoms bright in autumn
Are as self- contained as life is,
Which conforms them to the seasons.
Yet why will you think that a forest-hermit,
Allured by sweet winds and contented with beauty,
Would no more ask to-be transplanted
THan Would any other natural flower?
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