How long can i not think of you
- Poetry of Zhang Xian

《一丛花令》
How long can i not think of you by Zhang Xian
中文原文( Chinese )

伤高怀远几时穷。

无物似情浓。

离愁正引千丝乱，更东陌、飞絮濛濛。

嘶骑渐遥，征尘不断，何处认郎踪。

双鸳池沼水溶溶。

南北小桡通。

梯横画阁黄昏后，又还是、斜月帘栊。

沉恨细思，不如桃杏，犹解嫁东风。

English Translation

How long can i not think of you?

Nothing is more strong than love.

Sadness lets willow leaves drift in the rain,

your horse has gone far,

dust is still flying,

where could i hear your loving whispers again?


Two ducks play happily in the pond,

south and north are all the boat.

I lean on the attic where moonshine shines,

stay here i just think

it's better that i become the sakuras.

At least,sakuras can marry the east wind.

By Zhang Xian

- Last updated: 2024-03-17 18:54:31
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