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When I confront the future, a black mass, a blank expanse, Ignorant which road to choose, Wavering, confused, Then he, she, dimly emerge Seeming to be there And not there –
Zhu Ziqing (朱自清), from “Annihilation”, The Flowering of Modern Chinese Poetry: An Anthology of Verse from the Republican Period, tr. Herbert Batt and Sheldon Zittner
Before you are completely ruined Use the little strength left you. Return! Return!
Zhu Ziqing (朱自清), from “Annihilation”, The Flowering of Modern Chinese Poetry: An Anthology of Verse from the Republican Period, tr. Herbert Batt and Sheldon Zittner
Death like a maiden robed in white Beckons ahead, lantern in hand.
Zhu Ziqing (朱自清), from “Annihilation”, The Flowering of Modern Chinese Poetry: An Anthology of Verse from the Republican Period, tr. Herbert Batt and Sheldon Zittner
Don't worry. I take courage with me. I won't grieve. The treacherous road won't daunt me.
Xu Zhimo (徐志摩), from “Go”, The Flowering of Modern Chinese Poetry: An Anthology of Verse from the Republican Period, tr. Herbert Batt and Sheldon Zittner
Like luxuriant blossoms, Scarlet flames, The same words on many tongues, The same thoughts in many hearts—
Zhu Ziqing (朱自清), from “Annihilation”, The Flowering of Modern Chinese Poetry: An Anthology of Verse from the Republican Period, tr. Herbert Batt and Sheldon Zittner
My breath on your body, Like a swarm of fireflies immolating themselves in flame
Xu Zhimo (徐志摩), from “The Rebirth of Spring”, The Flowering of Modern Chinese Poetry: An Anthology of Verse from the Republican Period, tr. Herbert Batt and Sheldon Zittner
Everyone departs, each his own way. Who notices you?
Zhu Ziqing (朱自清), from “Annihilation”, The Flowering of Modern Chinese Poetry: An Anthology of Verse from the Republican Period, tr. Herbert Batt and Sheldon Zittner
How to resist this rapture? Pushed, Pulled, Transformed in the twinkling of an eye.
Zhu Ziqing (朱自清), from “Annihilation”, The Flowering of Modern Chinese Poetry: An Anthology of Verse from the Republican Period, tr. Herbert Batt and Sheldon Zittner
