Golden chain of friendship

友谊的金线

Helen Steiner Rice

海伦.斯泰奈.赖斯

译：李德华

 

Friendship is a Golden Chain, 

友谊是一条金色的线

The links are friends so dear, 

把朋友亲密相牵，

And like a rare and precious jewel 

就像一件稀世珍宝，

It's treasured more each year.

岁月流逝，而愈加珍贵。

It's clasped together firmly 

坚固着它的

With a love that's deep and true, 

是深沉与纯真的关爱，

And it's rich with happy memories 

它蕴藏着幸福的过往

and fond recollections, too... 

还有美好的回忆。

Time can't destroy its beauty 

时间不能摧毁它的美丽

For, as long as memory lives, 

因为悠长的记忆中

Years can't erase the pleasure 

岁月从来不能抹去欢乐

That the joy of friendship gives... 

那是友谊所给予的喜悦。

For friendship is a priceless gift 

友谊是一件价值连城的礼物

That can't be bought or sold, 

不能随意买卖，

But to have an understanding friend 

有一个相知的朋友

Is worth far more than gold.

就远胜过黄金万两。

And the Golden Chain of Friendship 

友谊的金线

Is a strong and blessed tie 

是一个坚固的如意结

Binding kindred hearts together 

把相爱的心紧密相连，

As the years go passing by. 

就这样，岁岁年年。