IN SEARCH OF MYSELF
I am in search of myself to no avail
Seeing only the blue sky, the immense land and sea
Dew drops hanging at the tip of branches
Dissipating clouds, rushing waters and drifting
flowers…
O Wind, Clouds, Earth and Heaven,
Great forces of nature, where am I?
Among the green flora and unifying landscape,
Where am I?
Where am I?
Down in hell, I ask the Nether world creatures
Do you see me in exile?
Up in heaven above the nine clouds,
Why is this world loaded with sufferings?
In search of myself in the world of intemperance
I spot a passenger mired in sorrow.
In this planet, I am looking for myself
In the infinite space, Oh! traveler, tell me where am I?
To life’s inconstancy with fleeting moments,
Do you see me?
Do you see me?
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Translated by Binh-Nhung
12/20/02
