- Song written in Chinese by Mr XU Lin in prison
I've got the soul of a little sparrow
Who knows its goal
Though it couldn't highly soar
It always hops and takes wing
And only pauses when the rainstorm is raw
I want to fly over the mountains and wilderness
To find where the sky is free
I want to fly over the rivers and trees
To seek sincere and loving friends
And to be with my soulmates
I've got the spirit of a tough sparrow
Who has a strong and unrelenting soul
Though its body is weak and small
It's always ready to shed the last drop of blood
And would rather die than be tamed
I want to fly over the mountains and wilderness
To find where the sky is free
I want to fly over the rivers and trees
To seek sincere and loving friends
And to be with my soulmates
Translated by Yiyan Han(c)
2020-10-24
Wonderful, touching and uplifting poem. Freedom, unity, love and courage are the foundations of a great life. All these wonderful attributes are embedded in this finely crafted poem. Top Marks. Thank you, Yiyan, for translating this inspiring write.
Thank you for translating this into English- that was very kind of you. I so enjoy a repeating refrain in a poem or a song!
How beautiful is this translation! this speak so loudly of the freedom of spirit and the human need to feel freedom. I love this. Thank you for sharing this with us
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Great poem. We wish you good luck Sir. " Man to man is so unjust"