五言古诗 张九龄 感遇其二
兰叶春葳蕤, 桂华秋皎洁; 欣欣此生意, 自尔为佳节。 谁知林栖者? 闻风坐相悦, 草木有本心, 何求美人折?
Five-character-ancient-verse Zhang Jiuling
ORCHID AND ORANGE I
Tender orchid-leaves in spring
And cinnamon- blossoms bright in autumn Are as self- contained as life is,
Which conforms them to the seasons.
Yet why will you think that a forest-hermit, Allured by sweet winds and contented with beauty, Would no more ask to-be transplanted
THan Would any other natural flower?