The translation of "Mountain Ghost" is as follows:
It seems as if someone is passing through a deep valley, wearing a mulberry bag and a girl's waist. She is affectionate and longing, has a charming smile, is gentle and cute, and has a delicate appearance. Driving a red leopard and following closely the raccoon dog, Xin Yi made the chariot and decorated the flag with sweet-scented osmanthus. Dressed in orchids and tied with Du Heng, we broke branches of flowers and chatted about missing each other.
It’s dark in the depths of the bamboo forest, and the road is steep. It’s too late to arrive alone. Standing alone on the top of the mountain, the sea of ??clouds is floating and rolling. The mountains are dark, the day is like night, the east wind dances wildly, and the gods rain rain. I am waiting for you infatuatedly, forgetting to go back, my beauty is fading, how can I keep the flower season forever?
I picked Ganoderma lucidum, which increases life expectancy, in the mountains. The rocks were surrounded by kudzu vines. Complaining, son-in-law, I went back in despair and forgetfulness. You missed me but had no time to come. The people in the mountains are as fragrant and pure as Du Ruo, drinking from stone springs and having pines and cypresses above their heads. (Missing the young master, I muttered secretly,) Are you thinking of me true or false? The thunder is rolling, the drizzle is drizzling, the apes are chirping, and the night is dark. The wind rustles and the falling trees rustle, I yearn for the young master and feel sad alone.
Appreciation
This poem describes the goddess in the mountains who goes to an appointment, but is disappointed and sad after not meeting her. It expresses the goddess's desire and pursuit of love.
The writing style of this poem is characterized by the combination of humans and gods. The author writes about the goddess in the mountains, and gives human thoughts and emotions to the goddess. She not only has the characteristics of a mountain goddess, but also has the same human desire, longing, thoughtfulness, and doubts for dating lovers, as well as the cherishment and pursuit of love. Rather than writing the love story of a goddess, it is better to say that it reflects the pursuit of love in the world.
In Qu Yuan's view, the so-called gods need love and pursue love just like mortals; they also have desires, sorrows, and disappointments like mortals and cannot extricate themselves. Only with this way of writing, this poem describing the story of the goddess makes people feel friendly and credible, which creates a moving artistic charm.