Su Wu to His Wife ( 别妻 )
Attributed to the legendary Han Dynasty diplomat Su Wu (苏武), "Parting with My Wife" (别妻) is a poignant expl…
Read Translation & Analysis →As man and wife we ever unite;
We never doubt about our love.
Let us enjoy our fill tonight
As tender as a cooing dove!
Thinking of the way I should go,
I rise to see if time is due.
The stars appear dim high and low;
Adieu! I must bid you adieu.
Away to battlefield I’ll hie;
I know not if we’ll meet again.
Holding your hand, I give a sign;
My tears of farewell fall like rain.
Enjoy the spring flowers in view!
Do not forget our time in glee!
Safe and sound, I’ll come back to you;
Even killed, my love won’t die with me.
