白居易·《直中书省》英译

丝纶阁下文章静，钟鼓楼中刻漏长。

独坐黄昏谁是伴，紫薇花对紫薇郎。

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On Duty in the Cabinet

Bai Juyi

In the cabinet I have not edict to write,

But listen to the bells and drums to announce ehours.

Who accompanies me at the fall of the night?

Before my violet gown blossom the violet flowers.