李建勋·《宫词·宫门长闭》英译

宫门长闭舞衣闲，略识君王鬓便斑。

却羡落花春不管，御沟流得到人间。

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Palace Verse

Li Jianxun

The palace door has long been shut—my dancing clothes are idle.

For a while I knew my lord and king, but now my hair is grey.

In truth I envy the fallen flowers which Spring cannot restrain,

As they float down the palace moat and reach the world of men.