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The gourd has [still] its bitter leaves, |
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And the crossing at the ford is deep. |
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If deep, I will go through with my clothes on; |
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If shallow, I will do so, holding them up. |
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The ford is full to overflowing; |
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There is the note of the female pheasant. |
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The full ford will not wet the axle of my carriage; |
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It is the pheasant calling for her mate. |
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The wild goose, with its harmonious notes, |
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At sunrise, with the earliest dawn, |
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By the gentleman, who wishes to bring home his bride, |
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[Is presented] before the ice is melted. |
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The boatman keeps beckoning; |
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And others cross with him, but I do not. |
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Others cross with him, but I do not; -- |
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I am waiting for my friend. |