and thoroughly uncomfortable,

I have seen fishermen picnicking in the sun,

I have seen them with untidy families,

I have seen their smiles full of teeth

      and heard ungainly laughter.

And I am happier than you are,

And they were happier than I am;

And the fish swim in the lake

      and do not even own clothing.

附錄：

黄杲炘 译

致敬

埃兹拉·庞德

啊，完全心满意足的一代

和心情极为不安的一代，

我见过渔民们在阳光下野餐，

我见过他们带着邋遢的家人，

我见过他们露出满口牙的笑容

并听到他们粗鲁的大笑声。

我呀，比你们幸福，

而他们比我幸福；

鱼儿在湖中遨游，

     却连衣服也没有。