Deep Into Corridor
- Poetry of Nalan Xingde

《虞美人》

中文原文

曲阑深处重相见，匀泪偎人颤。

凄凉别后两应同，最是不胜清怨月明中。

半生已分孤眠过，山枕檀痕涴。

忆来何事最销魂，第一折枝花样画罗裙。

English Translation

Deep into corridor i encountered you,

you cuddled up to me with clear tears.

After we parted,the heartbreak we feel both.

stared up at the moon,how are you now?

Left you,i kept single as a minstrel,

i cuddled up to pillow with clear tears.

In the midnight,wonder what the saddest thing is,

at that time i and you painted the green butterfly-shaped dress.

By Nalan Xingde

- Last updated: 2024-03-24 15:44:30

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