One Response to 《離思》 (唐)元稹 (779~831)

1. frank yue says:

   April 24, 2010 at 12:04 pm

   am just a passing browser. great website.

   may i leave my attempt at translating this piece.
   (please amend or delete at will.)

   【離思】　　　　 唐·元稹
   曾經滄海難為水， 除卻巫山不是雲。
   取次花叢懶迴顧， 半緣修道半緣君。

   Thoughts of Separation Yuan Zhen (779-831)
   Other waters won’t impress me for I’ve seen the vast seas;
   Hav’ng seen majestic Witch Mountain, me other clouds can’t please.
   I will ne’er glance again at other flowers (to you I vow) —
   For my destined love is half for you and half for the Dao!