he that loves a rosy cheek

thomas carew

he that loves a rosy cheek

or a coral lip admires,

or from star-like eyes doth seek

fuel to maintain his fires;

as old time makes these decay,

so his flames must waste away.

but a smooth and steadfast mind,

gentle thoughts,and calm desires,

hearts with equal love combined,

kindle never-dying fires;——

where these are not, i despise

lovely cheek or lips or eyes.

真的美

托默斯·加鲁

颊如玫瑰红，

唇如珊瑚赤，

星眼珠耀然，

有人为之热；

迟暮具凋零，

热情亦衰竭。

心平气亦和，

宁静而谦抑，

一视能同仁，

爱之永不灭；——

世若无斯人，

颊唇眼何益？