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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