“We’ll borrow perfuming-blossoms Tuck them in our vibrant hair Sing sweetly to our dream-land with lullabies of timeless love And adorn our faces with tender kisses”
Love, separation, and waiting are lovers’ endless refrains. In the depths of suffering and disappointment, nostalgia is a balm that helps the one in love survive through days of hopelessness and longing.
“I await you expectantly – You, who haven't returned to me. The world is laden with sorrow, Somber tears fill the sea! I long for you so distant, Departed to a foreign land. Melancholy spins its web, Romance is like blades of grass. You are like a racing river, Flowing in the vastness of life, Taking with you the sweet sediment, To nourish more torment! I number all the sorrowful days And the nights cloaked in mist. Bowing my head and kiss our memories, My yearning embrace ...full and …empty!”
Since ancient times the Moon still shines in the heart of humanity, crescent then full, waning then waxing. Then and now, the Moon has always remained a faithful vow, a comforting shade. It brings joy to the struggling realm, smiling along with the topsy-turvy world.
“Spring’s here, I dream of the bygone moon To catch a glimpse of my beloved’s silhouette The ancient and modern in reunion Ethereal moonlight was miraculous Frustration surrounds in front Ignorance blocks from behind Valiantly I still walk Eyes still filled with hope At night my heart still sees The spiritual path, and steadfast I shall continue All dragons do struggle To soar tomorrow through the vast sky Many springs have passed Bright still the moon in this temple corner Still awake, the Zen master Moonlight filled the room”
When a soul can reunite with GOD, the Most Beloved of the Universe, it is like the moment one meets the Prince of Hearts in the most beautiful fairytale come true. From that point on, the world around us becomes Eden, with celestial music, joyful songs, and delightful words.
“Whirling night. Fever runs high. Liquid rhythm, golden tunes, Trembling senses and fragrant breath! The bamboos in a garden corner Sing glorious love songs... Together, choir frogs around the lotus pond. And the weeping willows blow elegant kisses. The aloof pine trees and cool faced water quiver In silence. Shy away firmament, Shimmering candles, Now glow with the vibrant power of love. Time holds still. And the worn out walkway forgives all trespassers! O welcome! Welcoming the Prince of Grace! Whose melodious voice's clear as the sound of a mountain spring, And whose embracing eyes Are blue as the water of the peaceful Azure Coast. The flowers whisper: ‘One would never want to see any other man’”
Away from Home and the Beloved, the souls’ longing for return is overwhelming. Everything leads lovers to different moods and sentiments. Regrets and yearning are the enduring nightmares that haunt those in love.
“Oh, night, why am I yet wakeful And whom is the late night lamp missing? Drapes and covers seem so joyless Like our love which has long waned! Suddenly, the day seems to linger forever. And the wind seems so frigid on a summer night! Cold and lonely, Some one sits here like a granite sculpture Like the seaside lighthouse in rainy twilight If there isn’t you in life The flowers will forget to smile The sun will be reluctant to wake up The moon and stars behind the clouds, will hide! See you not? That being apart, life becomes too melancholy? Let’s return to each other’s side So our hearts can exude the fragrance of life We’ll borrow perfuming-blossoms Tuck them in our vibrant hair Sing sweetly to our dream-land with lullabies of timeless love And adorn our faces with tender kisses So nights will cease being fitful Days cease dragging on Life will become so joyfully radiant And our romance will never fade”
