TUNE: SONG OF DIVINATION

卜算子

The wind spreads on the isle a fragrant smell;

风生杜若洲，

The sun sets o’er the ferry with a willow tree.

日暮垂杨浦。

I come near lotus leaves outspread pellmell.

行到田田乱叶边，

But where is she who gathers lotus seed with glee?

不见凌波女。

Alone I lean against the tower high,

独自倚危栏，

And I would talk to the lotus flower.

欲向荷花语。

But what can I do now it won’t reply

无奈荷花不应人，

But turns and sheds red petals in shower?

背立啼红雨。