凤栖梧

伫倚危楼风细细，

望极春愁，

黯黯生天际。

草色烟光残照里，

无言谁会凭栏意？

拟把疏狂图一醉，

对酒当歌，

强乐还无味。

衣带渐宽终不悔，

为伊消得人憔悴。

TUNE: PHOENIX PERCHING ON PLANE TREE

I lean alone on balcony in light, light breeze;

As far as the eye sees,

On the horizon dark parting grief grows unseen.

In fading sunlight rises smoke over grass green.

Who understands why mutely on the rails I lean?

I’d drown in wine my parting grief;

Chanting before the cup, strained mirth brings no relief.

I find my gown too large, but I will not regret;

It’s worth while growing languid for my coquette.