Sitting next to you and watching the clouds

When I walked with you across the fields to the river, the river I saw was even more beautiful;
I can see the clouds more clearly when I sit next to you.
You never took nature away from me,
You have not changed what nature means to me,
You bring nature closer to me.
Because of your presence, I see it more beautiful, but it is the same nature,
Because you love me, I love it as much, but I love it more,
Because you chose me, let me have you and love you,
My eyes linger longer on everything.
I don’t regret who I was because I’m still the same person.
I only regret that I didn't love you before.
Put your hand in mine and let us be quiet, surrounded by life.
——Pessoa, "Before I Had You"

2017-08-01

人民文学出版社

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9787020127658