O sweet maiden, so fair and retiring, At the corner I'm waiting for you; And I'm scratching my head, and inquiring What on earth it were best I should do
Oh
the maiden, so handsome and coy, For a pledge gave a slim rosy reed
Than th...
Though small my basket, all my toil Filled it with mouse-ears but in part
I set it on the path, and sighed For the dear master of my heart
My steeds, o'er-tasked, their progress stayed, When midway up that rocky height
Give me a cup...
Sweet was the scene
The spreading dolichos Extended far, down to the valley's depths, With leaves luxuriant
The orioles Fluttered around, and on the bushy trees In throngs collected--whence their pleasant notes Resounded far in richest m...
Graceful and young the peach-tree stands; How rich its flowers, all gleaming bright
This bride to her new home repairs; Chamber and house she'll order right
Graceful and young the peach-tree stands; Large crops of fruit it soon will show...
Men of superior mind busy themselves first getting at the root of things; when they succeed, the right course is open to them
As the feet of the _lin_, which avoid each living thing, So our prince's noble sons no harm to men will bring
They are the _lin
_ As the front of the _lin_, never forward thrust in wrath, So our prince's noble grandsons of love tread the...
A russet pear-tree rises all alone, But rich the growth of leaves upon it shown
I walk alone, without one brother left, And thus of natural aid am I bereft
Plenty of people there are all around, But none like my own father's sons are fou...
Our chariots were well-built and firm, Well-matched our steeds, and fleet and strong
Four, sleek and large, each chariot drew, And eastward thus we drove along
Our hunting cars were light and good, Each with its team of noble steeds
Hark
from the islet in the stream the voice Of the fish-hawks that o'er their nests rejoice
From them our thoughts to that young lady go, Modest and virtuous, loth herself to show
Where could be found to share our prince's state, So...
He lodged us in a spacious house, And plenteous was our fare
But now at every frugal meal There's not a scrap to spare
Alas
alas that this good man Could not go on as he began
The royal Wan now rests on high, Enshrined in brightness of the sky
Chow as a state had long been known, And Heaven's decree at last was shown
Its lords had borne a glorious name; God kinged them when the season came
King Wan ruled ...
As when the north winds keenly blow, And all around fast falls the snow, The source of pain and suffering great, So now it is in Wei's poor state
Let us join hands and haste away, My friends and lovers all
'Tis not a time will brook dela...