Take Your Time

慢生活  //  王蒙

晚年的王蒙，喜欢写点打油诗， 袁隆平逝世后，他感悟颇深， 写了《慢生活》一篇，挺有趣，离退人员值得一看。

Yes, Be A Tortoise, from your sixties! Wise words from Chinese poet Wang Meng.

After witnessing the death of his long-term friend Yuan Longping, wang Meng was deeply enlightened and wrote the following poem entitled “Live Life Slowly” for the benefit of all retirees over the age of sixty.

慢生活  //  王蒙 “Take Life Slowly” by Wang Meng.

上班工作几十年，”I’ve worked several tens of years now,

老驴卸磨摘捂眼，“The old donkey’s cataracts have covered his eyes,

化作夕阳光华少，“The eyes become the sunset light,

步入退休生命圈，“Stepping into his retirement circles,

从此拥抱慢生活，“From now on, he has to learn to take things easy,

幽幽静静每一天。“Living each day in peace and tranquility.” https://youtu.be/vAFC2Pvz-1Y

过去起床六点半，“In the past, he wakes up at six thirty,

现在八点才睁眼，“Now, he slowly opens his eyes only at eight thirty,

过去中午眯片刻，“In the past, his afternoons are filled with laughters,

现在昏睡两钟点，“Now he continues to laugh in his afternoon nappers,

过去晚上早上床，“Formerly, it was early to bed,

现在午夜还看片。“Now, he watches TV dramas until very late.”

一直坚信，“I firmly believe (that) a beautiful life

这是最美慢生活，“is in the slowness without strife,

袁公去世，“Elderly Yuan Gong died,

方知标准尚有偏，“Knowing that the standard is biased,

必须调整，“And has to be adjusted,

硬性规范，“Within specifications strictly followed,

生活节奏，“The rhythm of our lives,

稳中求慢。“Must now be adjusted to slow drives.”

年龄增长了，“When we aged,

不要误判自已是青年，“Never assume that we’re still caged

天下大事不管就别管，“In our youths, so give up bothering

岗位拜拜了，”About the world, the family, and still wondering

不要操心单位怎么办，“About your work matters,

社会活动能减必须减，“About how the world settles,

官职没有了，“You’re no longer in office,

不要怀疑继任是笨蛋，“So trust those who succeed you, please,

没有自已地球照样转。“For the globe hasn’t freeze. https://youtu.be/VSxXZOvQwqk

上楼梯，“Up the stairs,

不可五步并成两步半，“Never skip your steps

下楼梯, “Down the stairs,

不可慌里慌张抢时间，“Never haste, never missteps,

赶公交，“Catching a bus,

不可狂奔忘了避风险，“Do not rush!

乘公交，“On the bus,

不可频频换座乱动弹。“Do not fuss!” https://youtu.be/UgGdLrHwpbY

出门走道时，”When out and about, and and walking

时刻牢记走稳点，“Remember always to steady your footing,

防止摔倒重于天，“Preventing falls should always be paramount,

在家爬高时，“Especially never at home to climb,

不得逞能单独干，“Remember never travel alone, without

老伴相扶谋安全。“Your partner being around and about.”

对待旅游，“When it comes to going on tour,

量力而行别走远，“Remember you’re not as agile as you were,

对待聚会，“Attending a party,

年龄太大别添乱，“Talking about yourself is just silly.

对待热闹，”Remember too when it comes to fun,

与咱无关别上前，“Their fun may no longer be done,

对待养生，“Treat health care seriously,

提高警惕别受骗。“Be vigilant of words that are spoken, oh, so sweetly.

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吃饭要注意，“Pay attention to your eating habit,

细嚼慢咽不闲谈，“Chew slowly and never chat while at ‘eat’,

入厕要注意，“Going to the toilet, just take care,

缓缓起身不猛窜。“Be slow, be steady, and beware.” https://youtu.be/DRomQhvuFWA

起床要注意，“Be careful when you get up from your bed,

静坐一会再试站，“Sit down for a while before standing up straight,

洗澡要注意，“When taking a bath, just take care,

防滑拖鞋别忘穿。“Non-slip slippers you must wear.” https://youtu.be/7BJGe-4VOIo

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有病了，慢慢看，“If you’re ill, take your time,

不要大呼小叫惹人烦，“No need to yell, just be calm,

孤独了，静静思，“Feeling alone and neglected, you don’t have to cry,

不要愁眉苦脸声声叹。“There is no need to frown or to sigh.”

生命有规律，“The irreversible natural law of life,

不可逆向转，“Needs be followed for us to survive,

该认怂时就认怂，”The time has come for us to admit,

能慢则慢不嫌慢，“We are slow, but steady, without the speed,

该享福时就享福， “This is the time for enjoyment,

有福不享是傻蛋， “Enjoying the fruits of your dedication

慢慢行，“to work. Do act slowly;

慢慢走，“Do walk slowly,

阎王不招我，“Just wait for God’s final call,

就活一百年。“Perhaps in you hundredth year.”

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