Forever Flawless Jade
by Frank Watson
Two children in a boat,
Drifting with the scenery.
How I wish to speak to them,
The dear ones I reared.

Two children in a boat,
Drifting, they’ve passed away.
How I wish to speak to them,
Forever flawless jade.


Translated from the Chinese of an anonymous poem in the Shijing 


All writings and translations are Copyright © by Frank Watson, also writing as "Blue Flute" (2011-2014).
Year: 
2013