I'd said i won't see you again
- Poetry of Liu Yong

《秋夜月》

English Translation

I'd said i won't see you again,

unexpectedly i reencounter you again.

We silently drink the grape wine.

you sigh as sweet memories revive.

Twinkle your tears,seem to tell me something,

sorry i just can't accompany you like everlasting.

If you want someone to be your best man,

please forget me and move on to the refreshing future.

By Liu Yong

中文原文( Chinese )

当初聚散。便唤作、无由再逢伊面。

近日来、不期而会重欢宴。

向尊前、闲暇里，敛著眉儿长叹。

惹起旧愁无限。

盈盈泪眼。

漫向我耳边，作万般幽怨。

奈你自家心下，有事难见。

待信真个，恁别无萦绊。

不免收心，共伊长远。

- Last updated: 2024-03-22 20:53:54

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