「路上寄银匙与阿龟」白居易

谪宦心都惯，辞乡去不难。缘留龟子住，涕泪一阑干。 

小子须娇养，邹婆为好看。银匙封寄汝，忆我即加餐。

THE SILVER SPOON 

While on the road to his new province, Hang-chow, in 822, he sends 

a silver spoon to his niece A-kuei, whom he had been obliged to leave 

behind with her nurse, old Mrs. Ts'ao. 

To distant service my heart is well accustomed ; 

When I left home, it wasn't that which was difficult 

But because I had to leave Miss Kuei at home — 

For this it was that tears filled my eyes. 

Little girls ought to be daintily fed : 

Mrs. Ts'ao, please see to this ! 

That's why I've packed and sent a silver spoon, 

You will think of me and eat up your food nicely !