Bài số 32 (Bao lần mùa xuân gõ cửa) 32 (Many a time when the spring day knocked)

32 (Many a time when the spring day knocked)

Many a time when the spring day knocked at our door I kept busy with my work and you did not answer. Now when I am left alone and heartsick the spring day comes once again, but I know not how to turn him away from the door. When he came to crown us with joy the gate was shut, but now when he comes with his gift of sorrow his path must be open.