呜咽辞密亲。
借问子何之？
Tears drop down when I leave my kith and kin. If you ask me what is my destination,
世网婴我身。
永叹遵北渚，
I'll say that I'm drowned in deep frustration. As I go along the river to the north,
遗思结南津。
行行遂已远，
Thoughts of my southern home come pouring forth. When I pass the wilderness by day or night,
山泽纷纭余，
林薄杳阡眠。
Not a single soul comes into sight. The stretching road is full of twists and turns;
虎啸深谷底，
鸡鸣高树巅。
Amid dense woods and plants, my heart yearns. At the bottom of the valley, tigers roar;
哀风中夜流，
孤兽更我前。
To the top of towering trees, crows soar. When the wind bemoans the silent night,
悲情触物感，
沉思郁缠绵。
A lonely beast approaches, taking fright. The sight of nature fills me with deep woe;
伫立望故乡，
顾影凄自怜。
Thoughts of sorrow heaping on me lay me low. I stand erect and gaze at my hometown;
远游越山川，
I feel so lonesome that I sigh and frown.