Swallows Tom Sharp

Swallows dip into the pond, their feathers flying. My young man has left me to return to his home; I see him in the distance, too far away to see me cry. Swallows fly back and forth without effort. I stand and watch my young man go. Everything is weighted down so I can hardly move. I’ve had good teachers; I’ve been a good student. I know how to respect others and care for the poor. What good does that do me now?

燕燕 诗经

燕燕于飞，差池其羽。 之子于归，远送于野。 瞻望弗及，泣涕如雨。 燕燕于飞，颉之颃之。 之子于归，远于将之。 瞻望弗及，伫立以泣。 燕燕于飞，下上其音。 之子于归，远送于南。 瞻望弗及，实劳我心。 仲氏任只，其心塞渊。 终温且惠，淑慎其身。 先君之思，以勖寡人。