自勤

讀書很艱難

Chinese calligraphy written in white on a black background. Artwork by Victor Ye

對書不覺暝
成功盈吾腦
凌晨步向校
午後奔家跑

Diligence

Studying until I don’t notice the darkening sky
My mind is focused on success
I begin the walk to school before sunrise
In the afternoon, I eagerly rush back home

This poem is an appropriation of Li Bai’s 自遣 。