以少為足_Scant as Enough

一個人吃穿享用
又能有多少
再多也容受不下
太多必然浪費與累贅
實際上適量纔是恰好

別人送東西
拒絕傷和氣
　　不知是嫌人還是嫌東西
笑納便無妨
　　多了可以轉送分享

熟人送禮來
告以不用包裝完整
寧可拆開分派
讓多人分享
授受兩方同樂

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　二○一○年九月十一日
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　養和齋　　　　於加州

Scant as Enough　Yutang Lin

How much could it be
That one can consume, wear and enjoy
Beyond that could not be borne
Too much definitely leads to waste and redundant burden
Indeed only suitable amount is adequate and enjoyable

Others offering something
Declining could hurt feelings
　　Causing wondering on whether it is the person or the thing being rejected
Gladly accepted would yield no harm
　　Surplus may be redistributed for sharing

Well-acquainted people sent gift
Told them no need to offer it well-packaged
Rather to have the packaging opened for apportioning
So many can share the goodies
And both giver and receiver enjoy together

Written in Chinese and translated on September 11, 2010
El Cerrito, California

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