彼泽之陂,有蒲与荷。有美一人,伤如之何?寤寐无为,涕泗滂沱。
彼泽之陂,有蒲与蕳。有美一人,硕大且卷。寤寐无为,中心悁々。
彼泽之陂,有蒲菡萏。有美一人,硕大且俨。寤寐无为,辗转伏枕。
By the shores of that marsh,
There are rushes and lotus plants.
There is the beautiful lady; --
I am tortured for her, but what avails it?
Waking or sleeping, I do nothing;
From my eyes and nose the water streams.
By the shores of that marsh,
There are rushes and the valerian.
There is the beautiful lady;
Tall and large, and elegant.
Waking or sleeping, I do nothing;
My inmost heart is full of grief.
By the shores of that marsh,
There are rushes and lotus flowers.
There is the beautiful lady;
Tall and large, and majestic.
Waking or sleeping, I do nothing;
On my side, on my back, with my face on the pillow, I lie.