边马有归心。
胡宁久分析？
Absorbed in home thoughts are the frontier steeds. Since I left home and served here long ago,
靡靡忽至今。
王事离我志，
The days and months I spend here have been slow. I run the errands all against my will,
殊隔过商参。
昔往鸱鸮鸣，
Away from home traversing hill and rill. When I left home, the caciques sang in spring;
今来蟋蟀吟。
人情怀旧乡，
While now in autumn, crickets loudly sing. As I will keep my village in my heart,
客鸟思故林。
师涓久不奏，
So birds love forests from which they depart. Now there’s no music here to vent relief,
谁能宣我心？
Who on earth can ease my woe and grief?