河阳视京县。
白日丽飞甍,
Stand near Heyang and I can see Luoyang. When the bright sun shines above the roof,
参差皆可见。
馀霞散成绮,
I can see eaves and angles rise aloof. When sunset glow spreads all o'er the sky,
澄江静如练。
喧鸟覆春洲,
The crystal river flows discreetly by. The noisy birds abound on springtime isles
杂英满芳甸。
去矣方滞淫,
While various flowers stretch for miles and miles. Leaving, I can hardly tear myself away,
怀哉罢欢宴。
佳期怅何许,
With feasts at home in mind from day to day. At the thought of my precarious career,
泪下如流霰。
谁能鬘不变!
I feel my eyes begin to shed a tear. For those who long for their hometown with care,