张九龄

　　感遇其二

　　兰叶春葳蕤， 桂华秋皎洁；

　　欣欣此生意， 自尔为佳节。

　　谁知林栖者？ 闻风坐相悦，

　　草木有本心， 何求美人折？

　　Five-character-ancient-verse

　　Zhang Jiuling

　　ORCHID AND ORANGE I

　　Tender orchid-leaves in spring

　　And cinnamon- blossoms bright in autumn

　　Are as self- contained as life is,

　　Which conforms them to the seasons.

　　Yet why will you think that a forest-hermit,

　　Allured by sweet winds and contented with beauty,

　　Would no more ask to-be transplanted

　　THan Would any other natural flower？