the love melody haunts me
intoned the poem of you
the reflection of you draw me into reverie
lead me across the desert of love
threw me into the ocean of romance
though you are far away
the love music would not die
while the lyrics remained in my heart
to go with the futile dream
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– mei –
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you suckle at my breasts
you fall asleep in my lap
you cry in my arms
you sick I awake
Your wish is my prayer
your trouble is in my mind
my face lines carved by your tears
my tears to pay your suffering
I hide my misery
but keeping you happy
I sacrifice my hopes
but lash your spirit
not a cent in return
just
love and respect
you are not aware yet
I believe you will…, one day
the time you became as me
the time you became a mother
at that time you will understand
the sincerity
of being a mother
m e i r o 