英语美文 | Who Loves His Country 爱国志士

Who Loves His Country
爱国志士

Nancy Byrd Turner
南希·伯德·特纳

Who loves his country will not rest
爱国志士决不满足于

Content with vow and pledge alone,
泛泛的誓词与诺言,

But flies her banner in his breast
而要在胸中扬起祖国的旗帜

And counts her destiny his own--
与她共命运,同呼吸——

Not only when the bugle plays
不只是在军号吹响的时刻

Stands forth to give his life for her,
毅然挺身而出,为国捐躯,

But on the field of common days
就是在平常的日子里

Is strong to live his life for her.
也为她呕心沥血,坚定不渝。

He is not satisfied to claim
爱国志士决不满足于

As heritage her power and fame,
承袭祖国的威力与声望,

But, striving, earns the light to wear
而要奋发图强,去赢得权利

The shining honor of her name.
以分享祖国英名的光辉荣誉。