he that loves a rosy cheek

thomas carew

真的美

托默斯·加鲁

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.

颊如玫瑰红，

唇如珊瑚赤，

星眼珠耀然，

有人为之热；

迟暮具凋零，

热情亦衰竭。

心平气亦和，

宁静而谦抑，

一视能同仁，

爱之永不灭；——

世若无斯人，

颊唇眼何益？