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| Fairy of the Magpie Bridge Qin Guan of in the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Yonder clouds weaving together Amidst the flaming stars Drifting along the heavenlies Bringing two Lovers from afar The Lovers’ rendezvous tonight Adorned the autumn sky No joy on earth e'en a hundred thousand times May compare to the Lovers’ meeting eyes Precious and tender, the Lovers’ love ‘twas like a beautiful beautiful dream Yet gazing mournfully at the magpie bridge That will set them apart again But Eternal Lovers if they were so Will time apart they not endure? Translation 鹊桥仙 宋·秦观 织云弄巧 飞星传恨 银汉迢迢暗度 金风玉露一相逢 便胜却人间无数 柔情似水 佳期如梦 忍顾鹊桥归路 两情若是久长时 |
