The Mourning Day

[唐]杜 牧

许渊冲 译

A drizzling rain falls like tears on the Mourning Day;

The mourner’s heart is going to break on his way.

Where can a wineshop be found to drown his sad hours?

A cowherd points to a cot’ mid apricot flowers.

清明时节雨纷纷，

路上行人欲断魂。

借问酒家何处有？

牧童遥指杏花村。

Track 1

此诗以极其通俗的语言，写得自如之极之痕。音节和谐圆满，景象清新生动。