Petofi (Hungary)
I would like to be a torrent, a river between mountains,
Through rough roads and rocks. ......
As long as my lover is a small fish,
Swim around happily in my waves
I want to be a barren land, on both sides of the river.
Fight bravely against the strong wind. ......
As long as my lover is a bird
Nest and sing among my dense branches.
I would like to be a ruin on a steep rock.
This silent destruction did not make me regret it. ......
As long as my lover is the ivy of youth,
Climb up my desolate forehead intimately
I want to be a cabin, at the bottom of a deep valley,
The wind and rain hit the roof of the hut. ......
As long as my lover is a lovely flying flame,
In my stove, it flashes slowly and happily.
I want to be a cloud, a broken gray flag,
Lounging around outdoors,
As long as my lover is a coral sunset,
Next to my pale face, it shines brightly.
(translated by Sun Yong)