* i urged you to go back sooner
you said you didn't want to go
only told me to keep holding you
the tender sea breeze blowing gently
cooling down the bonfire

i saw that you were sad
you tell me, how could i bear to leave
even your tearful countenance was supremely beautiful
how to stop this crying
i could only lightly kiss your hair

. . . and let the wind continue to blow
couldn't tolerate being far apart
my heart full of extreme longing
wishing to stay and keep you company

the wind continued to blow
couldn't tolerate being far apart
in my heart there were also tears
not wanting them to fall as i looked at you

the many happy memories of the past
why not chase after them with you

must wash away depression, suffering and pain
i wish to dwell on tender feelings and sweet intentions
must forcefully hold back the tears of separation
not allowing them to fall

sadness, like a lock
eyebrows, gathered
the tears of separation must eventually fall

i've already made you happy
you've also made me intoxicated with lovingness
you're already in my heart
no need to ask again whom i'm remembering
holding back each teardrop in my eyes
** why do they keep flowing intermittently, falling silently *

* repeat *
** two more times *
 

For Leslie’s Pillow – © 2001 TranceLoka Studio, San Francisco, California.