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Tears of a Beauty

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A veil of white snow masks
your mysterious countenance

Lakes of blue sapphire grace
your pristine neck
Stunning sashes of winding rivers
adorn your bosom
Lush forests as
your exquisite satin brocades

Lofty waterfalls cascade
like silvery hair
Miles of azure skies,
a mantle of blue
Boundless stars
as jewels adorning above

A beauty of the era,
standing serenely in this world

Tears of a Beauty

Tigers, bears—roaring
Eagles, vultures—soaring
Elks, deer—prancing
Steeds galloping
Dragons rising
Whales leaping
Salmon jumping

Willow fluffs floating
Cherry blossoms wafting
Icicles hanging
Snowflakes fluttering
The scent of magnolias drifting
Red lotuses burgeoning
Green pines thriving

Time has past
The land all barren

A beauty of the era
Why is she shedding tears?

The rivers have shifted
The mountains have moved

A beauty of the era
How has she become so weary?

Tears of a Beauty

Mount the horse, ride like the wind
Recover the veil of white snow

Uphold the battle flag of justice
Protect the blue lakes

Mount the horse, ride like the wind
Recover the winding rivers

Uphold the battle flag of justice
Safeguard the lush forests

Rally and cry out to preserve
this beautys countenance

A veil of white snow masks
your mysterious
countenance

 

Lakes of blue sapphire grace
your pristine neck

 

Stunning sashes
of winding rivers
adorn your bosom

 

Lush forests
as your exquisite
satin brocades

Lofty waterfalls cascade
like silvery hair

 

Miles of azure skies,
a mantle of blue

 

Boundless stars
as jewels
adorning above

 

A beauty of the era,
standing serenely
in this world

Tears of a Beauty

Tigers, bears—roaring

Eagles, vultures—soaring

Elks, deer—prancing

Steeds galloping

Dragons rising

Whales leaping

Salmon jumping

 

Willow fluffs floating

Cherry blossoms wafting

Icicles hanging

Snowflakes fluttering

 

The scent of
magnolias drifting

Red lotuses burgeoning

Green pines  thriving

 

Time has past

The land all barren

 

A beauty of the era

Why is she shedding tears ?

 

The rivers have shifted

The mountains have moved

 

A beauty of the era

How has she
become so weary?

Tears of a Beauty

Mount the horse,
ride like the wind

Recover the veil
of white snow

 

Uphold the battle
flag of justice

Protect the blue lakes

 

Mount the horse,
ride like the wind

Recover the winding rivers

 

Uphold the battle
flag of justice

Safeguard
the lush forests

 

Rally and cry out to
preserve this beauty’s
countenance

 

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Translated by Amrita Translation Foundation
Author: Zhen-Ru
Translators/editors: Ven. Sabrina, Ven. Joanna, Ven. Elena, Ven. Tina, Ven. Jingli

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  • SCYeng

    Behold Tears of a Beauty
    Mother earth covered with snow white, clean and soft.
    Shappire blue lakes with plentiful fishes swimming with joy.
    Stunning rivers meandering in the green meadows.
    Long and shady forests home of thousands lives.
    Pines whispering in the cool breeze, singing a melody.
    Clouds sailing light as air across the vast sky, a sight not to miss.
    Night sky sprinkled with stardust above all being.
    A beauty behold for all beings to adorn.
    Oh dear Beauty, do not tear.
    Scent of flowers will premead, a drone of bees. a song bird pipe.
    A merry tune lullaby.
    Oh dear Beauty
    Do not worry
    Do not whine
    Do not fear
    There is a great power silently working all things good coming.
    Oh dear Beauty
    Knowing your grief is really great love, you want to give.
    Oh great Beauty
    The melancholy in your smile will melt all beings.
    So dear Beauty
    Do not tear
    Nature will rest at your bosom ,a safe Heaven.
    Do not grief, dear Beauty
    For it pains me.

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  • Lottie

    Dear teacher Zhen-Ru,
    Your graceful writing style paints a picture of a beautiful Earth. I never dreamed of the earth being described as such a beauty. After chanting your poem, a powerful energy surged through my heart. This newfound vigor has transformed my perspective on our environment, inspiring me to protect our planet. Through the compassionate lens of your heart, all things radiate with vibrant life. We have only one Earth, our nurturing mother, and we can grow and thrive thanks to her selfless giving. I am truly grateful for the kindness of the earth.

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  • John-Lhing Shiaw

    Thank you, Teacher!

    Very good!

    2025 Happy New Year!

    9 Reply
  • Amy

    Reading “Tears of a Beauty” feels like immersing myself in a beautifully illustrated storybook. Zhen-Ru vividly portrays Earth's crystal-clear skies, lush forests, and deep blue oceans, revealing our planet as a nurturing mother, embracing countless lives within her boundless heart. The rich illustrations deepen my understanding, bringing each scene to life. Inspired, I too wish to join the effort to protect our environment, so the beauty of Mother Earth may endure for generations to come!

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