XXXIII

FREEZING NIGHT

The night is full of storm clouds.

Overhead the wild geese are frightened,

And cry out with anxiety in the murky darkness.

The icy hills are covered with dense fog.

The only thing visible

Is a beautiful shadow on a gleaming gauze window

curtain.

Above the clouds the white moon is cold.

Under the clouds the storm wind is cold.

Heart full of sorrow,

Tears dried up with sorrow,

The unbearable sorrow,

Of a heart filled with love -

How can I go on under the beating storm of my thoughts?

T’AO HUNG CHING (T’AO T’UNG MING)