by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
Translation by Arthur Waley (1889 - 1969)

東門之楊，/ 其葉牂牂。
Language: Chinese (中文) 
東門之楊，
其葉牂牂。
昏以為期，
明星煌煌。

東門之楊，
其葉肺肺。
昏以為期，
明星晢晢。

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By the willows
Language: English  after the Chinese (中文) 
By the willows of the Eastern Gate, whose 
Leaves are so thick, at dusk we were to meet; 
And now the morning star is bright.

By the willows of the Eastern Gate, whose 
Leaves are so close, at dusk we were to meet; 
And now the morning star is pale.

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