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I AM
THANKFUL 我感激
韩英 译
I AM THANKFUL:
FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.
FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.
FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.
FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.
FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.
FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.
FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE
FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.
FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS
WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.
FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM WARM.
FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS
I CAN HEAR.
FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.
FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES
AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN
CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.
FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.
AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.
SEND THIS TO SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT. I JUST DID.
Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!
我感激：
感激妻子
说今晚热狗就算是晚餐，
因为她是在家和我，
而不是在外与别人纠缠。
感激丈夫
坐在沙发上如烂泥一摊，
因为他是在家和我，
而不是在酒吧酗酒闲侃。
感激孩子
刷盘洗碗就叫苦连天，
因为这证明她在家里，
而不是在街上闲逛乱转。
感激要付的税单
因为它证明我有工作有钱赚。
感激聚会后的狼藉杯盘
因为它证明我的朋友环绕身边。
感激紧巴巴的衣衫
因为它证明我足以把肌腹填满。
感激身后的影子把我监管
因为它证明我在外干活阳光灿烂。
感激草坪需要割剪，
窗户需要清洗，
房沿需要修理，
因为它证明我有一个自己的家园。
感激所有我听到的
对政府的怨言，
因为它证明
我们可以自由论谈。
感激我找到的停车处
在广场最远的那一边。
因为它证明我有能力行走，
而且幸有交通工具提供方便。
感激巨额取暖账单
因为它证明
我很温暖。
感激教堂身后的女士
唱歌走调因为它证明
我还可以听见。
感激要洗要烫的衣服成山
因为它证明
我有衣服穿。
感激一天节束后
肌肉酸痛疲惫不堪
因为它证明
我可以拼命把活干完。
感激清晨一大早
闹钟把我从梦中呼唤，
因为它证明我还在人间。
最后，感激太多的邮电
因为它证明我还有
许多朋友把我惦念。
把此诗发给你关心的人，我刚发完。
祝大家活好，常笑，真心去爱！ |
