he that loves a rosy cheek
thomas carew
he that loves a rosy cheek
or a coral lip admires,
or from star-like eyes doth seek
fuel to maintain his fires;
as old time makes these decay,
so his flames must waste away.
but a smooth and steadfast mind,
gentle thoughts,and calm desires,
hearts with equal love combined,
kindle never-dying fires;——
where these are not, i despise
lovely cheek or lips or eyes.
真的美
托默斯·加魯
頰如玫瑰紅,
唇如珊瑚赤,
星眼珠耀然,
有人為之熱;
遲暮具凋零,
熱情亦衰竭。
心平氣亦和,
寧靜而謙抑,
一視能同仁,
愛之永不滅;——
世若無斯人,
頰唇眼何益?