My eyes close, this place here is blue
The ibis sings at the bottom of my heart
Because the storm took away the "tomorrow" I want to feel
And the image fades and rots

I still cannot erase the tears from my memory
Nor the sound of this darkness
Surely I cannot heal
Somewhere I realize this

Tears drip down from my memory
I glance around me
Surely "that" place is not where anyone should be
Now I am... alone

This wound will not disappear, but it's beautiful, don't you think?
If my dreams were to wither, could I still love?
I'm certain that the future is not bright
The intention seems weak; the scar is not a reason to turn back

I still cannot erase the tears from my memory
Nor the sound of this darkness
Surely I cannot heal
Somewhere I realize this

A night breaking right before my eyes
I've cast aside everything
You are the moon
It would be best to cry and then rest

Mistakes will not change one's way of life
Let the sublime, pure white lotus bloom
The painting on my back, my intention will not waver
The free sky, close your eyes
What is believing?

Translation by Kristin S.
Find her on Twitter @kristwrites
LOTUS I
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LOTUS I

Illustration based on the song "LOTUS" by the band DIR EN GREY. August 2016.

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