移居二首
Moving Houses
其一
昔欲居南村，非为卜其宅。
闻多素心人，乐与数晨夕。
South village is the place I like the best,
Not because it augured better than the rest.
I’ve heard there're hermits dwelling there，
With whom l'd like to have some time to spare.
怀此颇有年，今日从兹役。
敝庐何必广，取足蔽床席。
I’ve cherished this idea for many years.
And now I've got my fondest wish with cheers
There’s no need for a spacious hut instead
If it can keep rain off my mat and bed.
邻曲时时来，抗言谈在昔。
奇文共欣赏，疑义相与析。
My neighbours come to my hut now and then,
To talk about the ancient things and men.
We enjoy amazing essays and read aloud;
From puzzling sections we remove the cloud.
其二
春秋多佳日，登高赋新诗。
过门更相呼，有酒斟酌之。
In spring and autumn there are sunny days，
When we climb the hills and write new lays.
If neighbours pass my door, I'll call aloud
For them to have a sip if wine's allowed.
农务各自归，闲暇辄相思。
相思则披衣，言笑无厌时。
In busy seasons, we go to fields again;
At leisure time, we miss each other then.
On that occasion，we put on coats and go,
Talk and laugh while time goes in a flow.
此理将不胜，无为忽去兹。
衣食当须纪，力耕不吾欺。
There’s nothing better than this pleasant year;
In no case shall I leave my fellows here.
As food and raiment all come from the land,
I'll work hard to earn a living by my hand.