Orchids
兰
南 岩 路 最 近
饭 已 时 散 策。
吞 来 知 有 兰
遽 求 乃 弗 获。
生 世 本 幽 谷
岂 愿 为 世 娱？
无 心 托 阶 庭
当 门 任 君 锄。
Lan
Nan yan lu zui jing
Fan yi shi san ce.
Xiang lai zhi you lan
Ju qiu nai di huo.
Sheng shi ben you gu
Qi yuan wei shi yu?
Wu xin tuo jie ting
Dang men ren jun chu.
Orchids
Most highways nearby run along southern cliffs
After meals it is the season for taking walks.
Arrive and be aware of fragrant orchids
Hastily seek, but could not find them.
These flowers have native habitats in secluded valleys
Why hope to be entertained by the productions of society?
My heart-mind also does not want to grow around pavilion steps
Inexperienced leaders will pull you up if one is planted near a palace door.