人有两条路 The Two Roads 两条路

The Two Roads 两条路  

The days of his youth appeared like dreams before
him
and he recalled the serious moment when his father placed him at the entrance of the o roads-one leading to a peaceful
sunny place
covered with flowers
fruits and resounding with soft
sweet songs；the other leading to a deep
dark cave
which was endless.
He looked towards the sky and cried painfully
″O youth
return！O my father
place me once more at the entrance to life
and I'll choose the better way！″But both his father and the days of his youth had passed away.
The clock in the high church tower struck and the sound made him remember his parents' early love for him. They had taught him and prayed to God for his good. But he chose the wrong way. His darkened eyes were full of tears
and with a despairing effort
he burst out a cry: ″Come back
my early days！Come back！″
And his youth did return
for all this was only a dream which he had on New Year's Night.
Those who still linger on the entrance of life
hesitating to choose the bright road
remember that when years are passed and your feet stumble on the dark mountains
you will cry bitterly
but in vain: ″O youth
return！Oh give me back my early days！″