乃至雁门关。
黄云蔽千里，
As far away as distant Yanmen Pass. The yellow clouds are drifting with the sand,
游子何时还？
送君如昨日，
But when will you come back to your homeland? It seems that I saw you off just yesterday,
檐前露已团。
不惜蕙草晚，
But now on eaves the heavy dews will stay. I’m sorry not because I’m growing old,
所悲道里寒。
君在天一涯，
But because you suffer from cold. As you and I are miles and miles apart,
妾身长别离。
愿一见颜色，
Our separation gnaws upon my heart. If only I can meet you face to face,
不异琼树枝。
菟丝及水萍，
The sacred branch can hardly take your place. Just as the dodder vine and duckweed cling,
所寄终不移。
I’m always bound to you by my wedding ring.