I wade the stream to pluck lotus flowers;
The orchid marsh abounds in scented grass.
To whom shall I present the grass and flowers?
Close in heart but far apart is my lass.
When I look back upon my homeward way,
The way that lies ahead is long and cold.
We're heart to heart but distance holds its sway;
Grief is mine until my heart grows old.
涉江采芙蓉，兰泽多芳草。
采之欲遗谁？所思在远道。
还顾望旧乡，长路漫浩浩。
同心而离居，忧伤以终老。
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