Five-character-ancient-verse

By　Zhang Jiuling

Tender orchid-leaves in spring
And cinnamon- blossoms bright in autumn
Are as self- contained as life is,
Which conforms them to the seasons.
Yet why will you think that a forest-hermit,
Allured by sweet winds and contented with beauty,
Would no more ask to-be transplanted
THan Would any other natural flower?
張九齡
感遇其二

蘭葉春葳蕤， 桂華秋皎潔；
欣欣此生意， 自爾為佳節。
誰知林棲者？ 聞風坐相悅，
草木有本心， 何求美人折？