高适·《最厚赠张九旭》英译

世上漫相识，此翁殊不然。

兴来书自圣，醉后语犹颠。

白发老闲事，青云在目前。

床头一壶酒，能更几回眠？

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For the drunken Calligrapher

Gao Shi

People may make friends with the throng;

This sage sings a different song.

In verve he’ll write as floating cloud;

When drank as mad, he would talk loud.

Though white-haired, he loves to be free.

From royal favor could he flee?

With a put of wine by his bed,

How long can he still rest his head?