杨万里·《竹枝歌》英译

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愁杀人来关月事？得休休处且休休。

A Boatmen’s Song

Yang Wanli

Over out vast land a curved moon sheds its light.

In how many houses is there joy? In how many is there gloom?

Blame not the moon for our sorrows and anxieties.

Relax, relax a bit whenever we can afford to.