借问子何之，
世网婴我身。
If you ask where this young man goes, The world's net has caught me within.
永叹遵北渚，
遗思结南津。
Sighing I follow the northern shore, Lingering thoughts bind me to the southern ford.
行行遂已远，
野途旷无人。
山泽纷纡馀，
On and on, now far from my home, The wild road stretches empty and forlorn. Mountains and marshes wind and wind,
林薄杳阡眠。
虎啸深谷底，
Forests and thickets stretch dark and blind. Tigers roar in the deep valley below,
鸡鸣高树巅。
哀风中夜流，
Roosters crow from tall treetops in a row. Mournful winds blow at midnight deep,
孤兽更我前。
悲情触物感，
Lonely beasts pass before me as I weep. Sad feelings touch all things I see,
沉思郁缠绵。
伫立望故乡，
顾影凄自怜。
Deep thoughts tangle and bind me. Standing still I gaze toward my home, Looking at my shadow, I pity me alone.