Nineteen Ancient Poems (Eastern Han Dynasty)
The Green Mausoleum is on the cypress, and Leileixi is on the stone.
Life between heaven and earth is like a passer-by.
Drink and socialize, talk thick but not thin.
Driving a car, playing the game of Wanhe Luo.
Why are you depressed in Romania? The crown belt is self-contained.
Long winding paths lead to secluded and narrow lanes, and princes live first.
The two palaces face each other at a distance, and the double gap exceeds 100 feet.
Very entertaining, why pretend to be forced?
Translation:
There are green cypresses on the mausoleum and piles of stones in the stream.
People grow and live between heaven and earth, just like a traveler in a hurry.
Fighting wine alone is enough to entertain your mind, but it is not as good as a luxurious banquet.
Driving a broken carriage to drive a broken horse, and playing between Wanluo.
Luoyang city is very lively, and dignitaries visit each other.
Alleys are all along the road, and the houses of princes and nobles can be seen everywhere.
The north and south palaces are far away from each other, and their watchtowers are as high as 100 feet.
Although the dignitaries had a good time, they were very sad and didn't know what to do.