客心悲未央。
徒念关山近,
While my heart is filled with strong dismay. Although I know full well the capital is near,
终知返路长。
秋河曙耿耿。
I know also Jingzhou is far from here. The autumn river glimmers in the morn;
寒渚夜苍苍。
引领见京室,
The chilly islands still look dim at dawn. I look ahead and palaces catch my sight,
宫雉正相望。
金波丽鸫鹊,
With their walls extending left and right. The golden moonlight shines o'er the towers
玉绳低建章。
驱车鼎门外,
While stars have gone behind the hall like showers. When I drive to the capital's southern gate,
思见昭丘阳。
My thoughts of former king by no means abate.