杜甫: 望岳/ du fu: a view of taishan

望岳

杜甫

岱宗夫如何， 齐鲁青未了。

造化钟神秀， 阴阳割昏晓。

荡胸生层云， 决眥入归鸟。

会当凌绝顶， 一览众山小。

　

a view of taishan

du fu

what shall i say of the great peak? --

the ancient dukedoms are everywhere green,

inspired and stirred by the breath of creation,

with the twin forces balancing day and night.

…i bare my breast toward opening clouds,

i strain my sight after birds flying home.

when shall i reach the top and hold

all mountains in a single glance?