孟郊诗
Poems of Meng Jiao
Index
送孟寂赴举
Seeing Meng Ji off at his memorial
烈士不忧身 为君吟苦辛 男儿久失意 宝剑亦生尘 |
Heroic martyr, who does not grieve his life, For you I sing your sufferings. A real man, who long was thwarted, Now you and your sword lie in the dust. |
浮俗官是贵 君子道所珍 况当圣明主 岂乏证玉臣 |
In this world, officials are the wealthy. For gentlemen like you, the Way was precious. A capable and virtuous lord, Who cannot attest to your precious service? |
浊水无白日 清流鉴苍旻 贤愚皎然别 结交当有因 |
Muddy rivers afford no glimmer But pure flows reflect Heaven. This unworthy bids you glorious farewell. There was a reason we were friends. |
-- 孟郊
废话
I cannot identify Meng Ji. From the poem, I doubt he was related to the poet. As a person who begins so many titles with 送 or "to see a person off, to accompany to delay parting," it is interesting that Meng Jiao chooses this idea in this moment. It certainly is appropriate.