Work Text:
within the embrace of a gentle stream
crush cruel reality
wisp of serenity
witness, a god’s dream
wind and wine
flow as one
a free rhyme
for the child of time
a friend’s wish for the future
dream of freedom and leisure
contract fulfilled
carved in the sheen of jade
now but a dull blade
when the world has ended
drink with the master of dust
dream of contracts and trust
flash of lightning
risen from the shadows
rest in the sakura’s shade
all weary from fighting
rejoice and find your family
dream of promises and eternity
silver-white roots
reach for all corners of the earth
life is the end, witness its rebirth
whisper of the flute
three friends joined in a sanctum
dream of dance and wisdom
when the gentle dream has ended
embrace cruel reality
bow to the stars and
leave behind joy unfulfilled