Arthur Waley
(A BOY AND GIRL ARE SENT TO GATHER RUSHES FOR THATCHING)
Anon. (fourth century)
Green rushes with red shoots,
Long leaves bending to the wind--
You and I in the same boat
Plucking rushes at the Five Lakes.
We started at dawn from the orchid-island:
We rested under the elms till noon.
You and I plucking rushes
Had not plucked a handful when night came!