Wednesday, August 31, 2022

When the moon is out

WHEN THE MOON IS OUT (D A D G B E)

(Words from Soul Mountain by Gao Xingjian)

When the moon is out

Don’t take a torch with you

If you take a torch with you

The moon will be heartbroken

When vegetables are in flower

Don’t take a basket to cut vegetables

If you shoulder a basket to cut (vegetables)

The vegetable flowers will be heartbroken

If you are pledged to a girl who loves you

Don’t fancy another

If you fancy another

The girl will be heartbroken


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