闲房有馀清。
开轩灭华烛，
My tranquil room is filled with fresh cool air. I open windows and blow out candlelight,
月露皓已盈。
独夜无物役，
To find the full moon crystal clear and bright. I spend the night alone without my cares,
寝者亦云宁。
忽获愁霖唱，
Like those who sleep, free from mundane affairs. As soon as I read your poem On Sad Rain,
怀劳奏所诚。
叹彼行旅艰，
I feel fraternal love and cordial vein. I’m worried at your trip from port to port
深兹眷言情。
伊余虽寡慰，
And deeply moved by your sincere home thought. Although I’m ridden with profoundest grief,
殷忧暂为轻。
牵率酬嘉藻，
Your poem gives me temporary relief. I write at random in reply to your verse,
长揖愧吾生。
Ashamed for me to go from bad to worse.