定風波 [宋] 蘇軾 (1037-1101) 三月七日沙湖道中遇雨，雨具先去，同行皆狼狽，余獨不覺。已而遂晴，故作此。 莫聽穿林打葉聲，何妨吟嘯且徐行。 竹杖芒鞋輕勝馬，誰怕？一簑煙雨任平生。 料峭春寒吹酒醒，微冷，山頭斜照卻相迎。 回首向來蕭瑟處，歸去，也無風雨也無晴。  Tune: Calming the Waves [Song Dynasty] Su Shi (1037-1101) On the 7th day of the 3rd month we were caught in rain on our way to the Sandy Lake. The umbrellas had gone ahead, my companies were quite downhearted, but I took no notice. It soon cleared, and I wrote this. Listen to the rain beating against the trees. Why don’t you slowly walk and chant at ease? Better than a saddle I like sandals and cane. I’d fain. In a straw cloak, spend my life in mist and rain. Drunken, I am sobered by the vernal wind shrill and rather chill. In front, I see the slanting sun atop the hill; Turning my head, I see the dreary beaten track. Let me go back! Impervious to rain or shine, I’ll have my own will. |
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