逝将归旧疆。
清晨发皇邑，
Yet I’m equipped with neither boat nor ship. I do not want to idle away my life;
日夕过首阳。
伊洛广且深，
I’ll eagerly fight for my state in its strife. In May 223, Prince of Baima, Prince of Rencheng and I went to the capital to attend the seasonal sacrificial rites. When we reached Luoyang, Prince of Rencheng (Cao Zhang) passed away. In July, Prince of Baima and I were ready to go together on our journey to our respective feoffs. However, the royal missionary said that it is proper for us to go separately. I hated the idea very much because our lifelong separation would come in a few days. Hence, I presented the following poem to Prince of Baima to emit my feelings of indignation.
欲济川无梁。
泛舟越洪涛，
After seeing the king on the audience day, To my feoff I’ll soon be on my way.
怨彼东路长。
顾瞻恋城阙，
At dawn I leave the capital, Luoyang; At dusk, I reach the foot of Mount Shouyang.
引领情内伤。
太谷何寥廓，
The rivers Yi and Luo are deep and wide, But there’s no bridge to go from side to side.
山树郁苍苍。
霖雨泥我涂，
When I brave the torrents in my ship, I hate to go upon my eastward trip.
流潦浩纵横。
When I look back at the capital on my horse,