诗品(选二)
The Realms of Poetry (selected)
[唐]司空图
By Sikong Tu
实境(第十八品)
Realm of the Real
取语甚直,计思匪深。
Use simple words, jot down what is real.Never pretend to be too deep a thinker.
忽逢幽人,如见道心。
When you meet a reduse from up hill. You'll see liis profundity much clearer.
清涧之曲,碧松之阴。
Along the winding path in a fine day,A burdened woodcutter hobbles his way;
一客荷樵,一客听琴。
Another man, sitting under a pine tree, Listens to the music of lute not tar awny.
情性所至,少不自寻。
With a mood to enjoy life and nature, I believe, You will find yourself in a realm of the real.
遇之自天,泠然希音。
Then Harmonious Music of Heaven can be heard So dear, so melodious, yet so remote.