CHAO Chongzhi – Lyrics to the Linjiang Narcissi

Recollections of the West Pond come to me, how we drank in the pond,Year after year, how we had many a joyful moment.Since our parting, you have not so much as sent my way a note,When we do come across each other on occasions,I cannot even sense goodwill that a new acquaintance usually holds.

I've prepared a bed of embroidered quilt hoping for a good night's dream,So as to allow me to the rivers and lakes cross.In my wistfulness how could I consider where it would lead me towards?For I know once spring has gone,There is no one to prevent blossoms from drifting to their fall.

译文在草木阴阴的映照下，弯曲的小溪显得格外碧绿，一场小雨滴落在草坪上溅起细沙。鹅鸭不知道春天已过，还争相随着流水去追赶桃花。

注释①阴阴：草木繁盛。②趁：追逐。