Next year when peach and willow are in bloom
You’II yet see Spring and sunlight in our home．
在此我可以列举一个更悠久的作品。它是中国的华滋华丝、唐代诗人杜甫的一首诗。下文我首先给出我的英文翻译，其内容为：
MEETING WITH AN OLD FRIEND
In life friends seldom are brought near；
Like stars each one shines in its sphere．
To－night －oh！what a happy night！
We sit beneath the same lamplight．
Our youth and strength last but a day．
You and I－ah！our hairs are grey．
Friends！ Half are in a better land
With tears we grasp each other ’s hand．