《國風·魏風·十畝之間》是周代著名文學作品《詩經(jīng)》中的詩歌。魏國地處北方,“其地陋隘而民貧俗儉”(朱熹語)。然而,華夏先民是勤勞而樂觀的,《國風·魏風·十畝之間》即勾畫出一派清新恬淡的田園風光,抒寫了采桑女輕松愉快的勞動心情。
《詩經(jīng)--國風·魏風·十畝之間》
十畝之間兮,
桑者閑閑兮,
行與子還兮。
十畝之外兮,
桑者泄泄兮,
行與子逝兮。
Gathering Mulberry
Among ten acres of mulberry
All the planters are free.
Why not come back with me?
Beyond ten acres of mulberry
All the lassies are free.
O come away with me!