In the dusty haze of a late summer night

The cool breeze of air twirls and
Hums happily with a glamorous lady

As they dance around and around
An aura of shimmer blooms ~

Casting a shadow of radiance—
On the darkening eyes of the night sky

As they sing on and on
A million of sparkling stars brimming over
Creating blissful sounds all around

Filling every angle of the night ~

The dying branches of the willow tree
Become alive once again

The arid soil of the land becomes greener
With sprouting leaves and flowers

The melody of the night brings salvation
To the spirits of the night forest

Till the king of the sun rises—
They danced, sang, and chatted ~

Relishing every moment, every second,
Every minute, every hour they possess

As the prince of the dawn seeks them
They shared a devoted kiss at the last minute

Exchanging hugs for the final time ~

With smiles on their faces
They bid farewell to each other
Until the warmth embraces the world

Once more ~ ~
Once more ~ ~

I found her one day
Staring into the bright blue sky
With the eyes filled up
With a bottle rich in emeralds

Wondering why she’s looking at that
So beautifully and curiously today

I’ve been watching her from a balcony
For quite a long period—

I’ve noticed her for a while ~

With a notebook she carried
Every summer in her left hand
With a pencil she held  
In her right hand firmly

She was like a scholar of an academy

Never did she fail to flatter my heart
With every walk she takes

With her long golden strands spreading
Along with the warm breeze of summer

Holding her notebook in one hand—
Drawing of what her forest eyes tell

Truly the whole appearance in my eyes
Is breathtaking like viewing a night sky
With thousands of shiny sparkles

Never did I not learn about her name
Never did I not learn about her story

Such a mysterious angel
Only appeared when breezes bring warmth
To every corner of the entire world

Desires to learn more about you—
Desires to watch you nearly every second—

Grow every summer you showed up
Like a planted apple tree ~

Will you vanish this time too
—if this summer passes?

Where are you flying to
—if this summer passes through?

A glimpse of hope entered my mind
Whispering “She’ll come back in summer”

What if you won’t be coming back this time?

What if you will vanish like a summer breeze?

What if you will vanish for good this time?

Will I ever get a chance to know your name?

Will I ever have a chance to learn about you?

Will I ever make you fall in love with me?

Oh I wonder, I wonder, and I wonder

It’s stuffily. The heat’s compressing my temples.
There’s no place to go. Summer’s in power.
I can’t sleep at all. Insomnia’s hurting my eyes.
It’s like I won’t sleep until the early hours.

All windows are opened, but there’s no breeze.
Oh, how long this night is dragging on!
I remember you said “Bye” to me someday
And just went off somewhere, not cared on…

It’s stuffily. It’s sleepless. I want to drink.
My eyes are like two all-fired huge *****.
You thought I’d be crying and begging in tears.
And I’m so tired of you and your rancors…

If nothing else,
At least the spring is coming.
My soul may fade like winter,
But at least the snow melts.
I may disappear into the last breath of winter breeze,
Still spring is on its way.

Room temp black tea,
Jingling house keys,
Little whispers of morning trees.

Quaint feeling of tranquility,
Walking among the preserved fall leaves,
A small nip of chill in the breeze.