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