hly as you like when I e again。
The Gardener 41
I long to speak the deepest words I have to say to you; but I dare not; for fear you should laugh。
That is why I laugh at myself and shatter my secret in jest。
I make light of my pain; afraid you should do so。
I long to tell you the truest words I have to say to you; but I dare not; being afraid that you would not believe them。
That is why I disguise them in untruth; saying the contrary of what I mean。
I make my pain appear absurd; afraid that you should do so。
I long to use the most precious words I have for you; but I dare not; fearing I should not be paid with like value。
That is why I gave you hard names and boast of my callous strength。
I hurt you; for fear you should never know any pain。
I long to sit silent by you; but I dare not lest my heart e out at my lips。
That is why I prattle and chatter lightly and hide my heart behind words。
I rudely handle my pain; for fear you should do so。
I long to go away from your side; but I dare not; for fear my cowardice should bee known to you。
That is why I hold my head high and carelessly e into your presence。
Constant thrusts from your eyes keep my pain fresh for ever。
園丁集 第十一章(1)
The Gardener 42
O mad; superbly drunk;
If you kick open your doors and play the fool in public;
If you empty your bag in a night; and snap your fingers at prudence;
If you walk in curious paths and play with useless things; Reck not rhyme or reason;
If unfurling your sails before the storm you snap the rudder in two;
Then I will follow you; rade; and be drunken and go to the dogs。
I have wasted my days and nights in the pany o