2005-03-24

A poem in 《Lord of the Ring》.

The Road goes ever on and on

Down from the door where it began.

Now far ahead the Road has gone,

And I must follow, if I can,

Pursuing it with eager feet,

Until it joins some larger way

Where many paths and errands meet.

And whither then? I cannot say.

The Road goes ever on and on

Out from the door where it began.

Now far ahead the Road has gone,

Let others follow it who can!

Let them a journey new begin,

But I at last with weary feet

Will turn towards the lighted inn,

My evening-rest and sleep to meet.

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路从家门起，不知多少里。

前头绵绵路，紧走不将息。

匆匆复匆匆，小路接通衢。

歧路交叉处，彷徨又迟疑。

路从家门起，不知多少里。

前头绵绵路，愿走你就去。

征程重又起，寸步难前进。

客栈灯光明，早睡是早将息。