唐詩三百首英譯 張九齡:感遇其二

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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(jié)。
    誰知林棲者? 聞風(fēng)坐相悅,
    草木有本心, 何求美人折?
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    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?