Thin clouds are creating works delicate; Falling stars carry sorrows deep. Over the vast, vast Milky Way, Cowherd and Weaving Girl quietly meet. Meeting in such a clear and sweet autumn night, The rendezvous outshines many a worldly date.
Tenderness flows in the soul’s retreat; Sweet hours melt their hearts away. The short-lived Magpie Bridge is unbearable to see, For on the magpie-paved bridge parting comes in haste. Ah, so long as love keeps, What differs, missing each other day after day!
