波斯短歌行译笺 其六十三
当代:钟锦
上下茫茫事莫知,但知岁月去如驰。
君看今日花成海,不到明年树上枝。
注:○岁月去如驰:曹丕《善哉行》:“今我不乐,岁月如驰。”○不到句:王国维《玉楼春》:“君看今日树头花,不是去年枝上朵。”
Oh threats of Hell and Hopes of Paradise!
One thing at least is certain——This Life flies;
One thing is certain and the rest is Lies;
The Flower that once has blown for ever dies.