Chapter 2 oh lonely
oh lonely
Oh loneliness!if me and you must
Live together, don't stay in this layered area
In the gray building, let's climb the hill,
To the observatory of nature, from there--
Valleys, crystal rivers, and grassy slopes
Looks like it's just a tusk; let me keep you
Under the shade of branches and leaves, look at the jumping deers
Scared the bees in the fingernail flower Gu.
But while I like to play with you
These scenes, my soul is more happy
and a pure heart (her words
is the appearance of beautiful feelings) cordial talks;
For I believe that man's highest pleasure
It is a haven for a pair of souls to avoid you.
Translated by Cha Liangzheng