The poems about friendship in "The Book of Songs" include:
1. "Xiaoya·White Colt" - Anonymous in the Pre-Qin Dynasty
The bright white colt, on the other side Empty Valley. A bunch of cud is born, and the person is like jade. There is no sound of gold and jade, but a wandering mind.
Translation: The foal's coat is as white as snow, and its figure is left in the empty and deep valley. Feed the horse a bunch of green grass, that person's character is like Qiongying. Don't be too precious about the news, and don't alienate and forget about friendship.
2. "Xiaoya·Lumbering" - Anonymous in the Pre-Qin Dynasty
The trees are felling, and the birds are chirping. From the deep valley, moved to the tree. Listen to his voice and ask for his friend's voice.
We are like birds to each other, but we still seek the sound of friendship. You are in love with me, don't you want friends? God listens and is at peace in the end.
Translation: The sound of logging is thumping, and the birds are chirping in harmony. Birds come from deep valleys and fly to the tops of tall trees. Why do birds chirp? Just to seek knowledge. Take a closer look at the little bird, it seems to be asking for a friend and a blind date. What's more, how can we people not know how to value friendship? Please listen, God in heaven, and grant me peace and tranquility.
3. "Xiaoya·Changdi" - Anonymous in the Pre-Qin Dynasty
The order of the spine is still there, and the brothers are in urgent need. Every time I have a good friend, I will always sigh.
The brothers are jealous of each other and guard their affairs outside the wall. Whenever there are good friends, there will be no enemies.
The chaos has subsided, and there is peace and tranquility. Although we have brothers, why not be friends?
Translation: The wagtail was trapped in the wilderness, and his brothers came to rescue him. Although I have good friends, my comfort is only a sigh. Brothers fight within the walls and work together to resist foreign aggression. Whenever you have a good friend, who will help you when you are in trouble. Disasters and disasters subside, and life becomes stable and peaceful. At this time, brothers are not as close as friends.
4. "Guo Feng·Qin Feng·Wu Yi" - Anonymous from the Pre-Qin Dynasty
Do you mean Wu Yi? Be in the same robe as your son. The king raised his army and repaired my spear. I share the same hatred with you!
How can I say that I have no clothes? Tongze with Zi. The king raised his troops and repaired my spear and halberd. Work together with me!
How do you say you have no clothes? He wears the same clothes as his son. The king raised his troops and repaired my armor. Go with me!
Translation: Who said we have no clothes? Wear that robe with you. The king sends out troops to fight, repairs my sword and spear, and kills the enemy with the same target as you. Who said we have no clothes? Wear that underwear with you. The king sends out troops to fight, repairs my spear and halberd, and sets out to be with you. Who said we have no clothes? Wear that battle dress with you. The king sends out troops to fight, trims armor and swords, kills the enemy and advances with you.
5. "The Book of Songs: Papaya" - Anonymous in the Pre-Qin Dynasty
Give me papaya and give me Qiongju in return. It's always good to be rewarded by a bandit!
Give me peaches and give me Qiongyao in return. It's always good to be rewarded by a bandit!
You gave me wood and plums, and you gave me Qiongjiu in return. It's always good to be rewarded by a bandit!
Translation: You give me the papaya, and I will give you the Qiongju in return. It’s not just to thank you, I cherish my affection and stay with you forever! You give me the wooden peach, and I will give you Qiong Yao in return. It’s not just to thank you, I cherish my affection and stay with you forever! You give me the wooden plum, and I will give you the Qiongjiu in return.
It’s not just to thank you, I cherish my affection and stay with you forever!