薛涛·《珠离掌》英译

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只缘一点玷相秽，不得终宵在掌中。

A Pearl Separated from the Palm

Xue Tao

Glistening thing, bright and round,

    radiant throughout,

Its clear light seemingly reflects

    palaces of crystal.

But due to just a single speck,

It’s ruined by a flaw,            

And no more can it pass the night

in the owner’s palm.

（Stephen Owen 译）