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Crossing the River to Gather Lotus
涉江采芙蓉，
兰泽多芳草。
I cross the river to gather lotus; in the orchid marshes many fragrant plants grow.
采之欲遗谁？
所思在远道。
I gather them—but to whom shall I send them? The one I long for is far away.
还顾望旧乡，
长路漫浩浩。
I turn and look back toward my old village; the long road stretches vast and far.
同心而离居，
忧伤以终老。
Of one heart, yet living apart—in sorrow and grief I shall grow old.
