Reflecting on the years gone by, why do I stay here so long?

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Eight Tones of Gan Zhou: Facing the Drizzling Rain in the Dusk over the River Dynasty: Song Dynasty Author: Liu Yong Original text: Facing the drizzling rain in the dusk over the river, it washes away the chill of autumn. The frosty wind blows sharply; the rivers and passes are desolate, with the last rays of sunlight shining on the tower. Everywhere, the red fades and the green withers; gradually, the beauty of nature fades away. Only the waters of the Yangtze flow eastward in silence. I can bear it not to climb high or look afar; seeing my hometown so distant, my longing to return grows uncontainable. Reflecting on the years gone by, why do I stay here so long? Thinking of the beloved, I gaze from the dressing tower; time and again, I mistake the returning boat for one on the horizon. Who would know that I, by the railing, am lost in such deep sorrow! It’s hard to suppress feelings of longing. In ancient times, people couldn’t return to their homes due to poor transportation; even today, with convenient transportation, there are likely still those who are filled with such sorrow~