张九龄: 感遇（其一）

张九龄: 感遇（其一）/ Zhang Jiuling: ORCHID AND ORANGE I

感遇（其一）

张九龄

兰叶春葳蕤， 桂华秋皎洁。
欣欣此生意， 自尔为佳节。

谁知林栖者， 闻风坐相悦。
草木有本心， 何求美人折。

ORCHID AND ORANGE I

Zhang Jiuling

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?

张九龄 感遇（其一）（英文版）