游子吟 （唐）孟郊

Song of the Parting Son
Meng Jiao
游子吟
（唐）孟郊
The thread in mother’s hand-
慈母手中线
A gown for parting son
游子身上衣
Sewn stitch by stitch, alas
临行密密缝
For fear of cold he’ll stand
意恐迟迟归
Such kindness of warm sun
谁言寸草心
Can’t be repaid by grass
报得三春晖