有所思 - 毛泽东

Some Thoughts - Mao Zedong

正是神都有事时,又来南国踏芳枝。
青松怒向苍天发,败叶纷随碧水驰。
一阵风雷惊世界,满街红绿走旌旗。
凭阑静听瀟瀟雨,故国人民有所思。

Just as critical events are unfolding in the capital, I come to the Southlands to enjoy her fragrant flowers.
Verdant pines bursting open towards the spring sky, defeated leaves atop the jade waters slip by.
A burst of wind and lightning startles the world, the streets are filled with red and green flags waving.
Leaning against a fence I listen attentively to light rain pattering, thoughts of my country’s people occupy me.