昔吾亲更之。
冰雪截肌肤，
Where I once stayed and things were very bad. The ice and snow would cut into the skin
风飘无止期。
百里不见人，
And chilly winds would often have set in. Since not a soul is seen for miles around,
草木谁当迟？
登城望亭燧，
Where on earth are woodsmen to be found? When I watch the beacon tower from the wall,
翩翩飞戍旗。
行者不顾反，
I see the army banners large and small. Never knowing if they might return,
出门与家辞。
子弟多俘虏，
The soldiers leave their homes with deep concern. So many soldiers become prisoners of war
哭泣无已时。
天下尽乐土，
That like floods their tears will pour and pour. As happy lands are everywhere on earth,
何为久留兹？
蓼虫不知辛，
Why abide in land that knows no mirth? The natives hardened by a life severe
去来勿与咨。
Do not care if they ever leave here.