王维·《归嵩山作》英译

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流水如有意，暮禽相与还。

荒城临古渡，落日满秋山。

迢递嵩高下，归来且闭关。

Retiring to Mount Songshan

The limpid stream is lined with green on green,

Both horse and carriage move at a leisurely pace.

The waters seem to flow at their own sweet will,

The birds at dusk all flock to their resting place.

An abandoned ferry, a ruined town: what a scene!

The sunset glow sets autumn hills ablaze.

Away at the foot of Songshan, quiet and still,

I will retire behind closed doors—there’s my space!