美国著名诗人罗伯特·勃莱离世，享年94岁，诗歌精选集欣赏(9)

冬日的麻雀，如果你曾捉到一只，所有的羽毛，
用力冲出你的手掌，伴随一阵强烈的喜悦。
后来你在篱笆间看到它们。老师们夸奖你，
而你再也回不到那个冬天，再也找不到那只麻雀。
你的生活像一条狗。它已饿了一路。
并非因喜欢你，只是没有办法，才走进来。
冯默谌 译
The Resemblance Between Your Life and a Dog
I never intended to have this life, believe me -
It just happened. You know how dogs turn up
At a farm, and they wag but can"t explain.
It"s good if you can accept your life - you"ll notice
Your face has become deranged trying to adjust
To it. Your face thought your life would look
Like your bedroom mirror when you were ten.
That was a clear river touched by mountain wind.
Even your parents can"t believe how much you"ve changed.
Sparrows in winter, if you"ve ever held one, all feathers,
Burst out of your hand with a fiery glee.
You see them later in hedges. Teachers praise you,
But you can"t quite get back to the winter sparrow.
Your life is a dog. He"s been hungry for miles.
Doesn"t particularly like you, but gives up, and comes in.