英文抒情诗(11)
时间:2021-09-23 作者:admin 来源:网络整理
TheSoldier
byRupertBrooke(1887-1915)
IfIshoulddie,thinkonlythisofme:
Thattheresomecornerofaforeignfield
ThatisforeverEngland.Thereshallbe
Inthatricheartharicherdustconcealed;
AdustwhomEnglandbore,shaped,madeaware,
Gave,onceherflowerstolove,herwaystoroam,
AbodyofEngland's,breathingEnglishair,
Washedbytherivers,blessedbythesunsofhome.
Andthink,thisheart,allevilshedaway,
Apulseintheeternalmind,noless
GivessomewherebackthethoughtsbyEnglandgiven;
Hersightsandsounds;dreamshappyasherday;
Andlaughter,learntoffriends;andgentleness,
Inheartsapeace,underanEnglishheaven.