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Tall and strong grows the young millet, |
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Fattened by the genial rains. |
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Very long was our journey to the south, |
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But the earl of Zhou encouraged and cheered us. |
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We carried our burdens; we pushed along our barrows; |
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We drove our waggons; we led our oxen. |
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When our expedition was accomplished, |
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We knew we should return. |
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We went along on foot; we rode in our chariots; -- |
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Our whole host, and our battalions. |
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When our expedition was accomplished, |
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We knew we should return home. |
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Severe was the work at Su, |
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But the earl of Zhou built the city. |
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Majestic was the march of our host; -- |
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The earl of Zhou directed it. |
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The plains and low lands were regulated; -- |
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The springs and streams were cleared. |
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The earl of Zhou completed his work, |
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And the heart of the king was at rest. |
Published
by The Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities, © Copyright 2003
by Anne Kinney and the University of Virginia