Henry Van Dyke - The Zest of Life 汉译

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With forward face and unreluctant soul.

Hot hastening to, nor turning from the goal;

Not mourning for the things that disappear

In the dim past, nor holding back in fear

From what the future veils, but with a whole

And happy heart, that pays its toll

To youth and age, and travels on with cheer.

So let the way wind up the hill or down,

Through rough or smooth, the journey will be joy;

Still seeking what I sought when but a boy,

New friendship, high adventure, and a crown,

I shall grow old, but never lose life’s zest,

Because the road’s last turn will be the best.