雙語詩歌翻譯|陶淵明-《責子》

《責子》是晉代詩人陶淵明創(chuàng)作的作品。這首詩大約是陶淵明五十歲左右時作。責子，就是對兒子的責備、批評。

陶淵明 《責子》

白發(fā)被兩鬢，
肌膚不復實。
雖有五男兒，
總不好紙筆。
阿舒已二八，
懶惰故無匹。
阿宣行志學，
而不愛文術。
雍端年十三，
不識六與七。
通子垂九齡，
但覓梨與栗。
天運茍如此，
且進杯中物。

Blaming Sons

My temples covered with white hair,
My skin wrinkled, my muscles slack.
Though I have five sons, none would care
To read or write in white or black.
My eldest son is now twice eight,
But lazy as him none appears.
My second son won't dedicate
Himself to arts at fifteen year.
My third and fourth sons at thirteen
Know not how much makes six plus seven.
My youngest son has nine years green;
Mid pears and nuts he is in heaven.
If such be the decree divine,
What can I do but drink my wine?