我一直是夜的熟客。

I have been one acquainted with the night.

我曾在雨中出门——雨中回家。

I have walked out in rain—and back in rain.

我曾跨越城市灯光覆盖的边界。

I have outwalked the furthest city light.

我曾眺望最悲伤的街巷。

I have looked down the saddest city lane.

从巡逻的守夜人身侧走过

I have passed by the watchman on his beat

我垂下双眼，不肯费舌。

And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain.

当远处被打断的哭声

I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet

从另一条街道越过屋顶传来，

When far away an interrupted cry

我曾止住双脚不发一声，

Came over houses from another street,

只是不要叫我回头或说再见；

But not to call me back or say good-bye;

在令人惶恐的高度，

And further still at an unearthly height,

悬在天际的明亮时钟

One luminary clock against the sky

曾宣布时间没有对错。

Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right.

我一直是夜的熟客。

I have been one acquainted with the night.