【Lotus Moon】

I　ｒｅｃｏｒｄｅｄ　ｔｈｉｓ　ｓｏｎｇ　ａｓ　ｗｅｌｌ.
Yｏｕ　ｃａｎ　ｈｅａｒ　ｉｔ　ｈｅｒｅ　（ｉｆ　ｉｔ　ｗｏｒｋｓ）：Those Flowers (Am)

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那些花儿　／　Ｔｈｏｓｅ　Ｆｌｏｗｅｒｓ
Ｂｙ：　范玮琪
那片笑声让我想起我的那些花儿 Those laughter led me to think of the flowers that I　once ｈａｄ，
在我生命每个角落静静为我开着They　ｑｕｉｅｔｌｙ　ｂｌooｍ　in　ｅｖｅｒｙ　ｃｏｒｎｅｒ　ｏｆ　ｍｙ　ｌｉｆｅ．
我曾以为我会永远守在她身旁Ｉ　ｔｈｏｕｇｈｔ　Ｉ could always stay by her side...
今天我们已经离去在人海茫茫But today, we have already parted and lost in the crowd.
她们都老了吧 她们在哪里呀They must be getting old, where are they?
我们就这样，各自奔天涯Just like this, we have scattered within this world.
啦啦啦啦啦啦啦啦啦啦啦，想她 La la la la la la....I miss her
啦啦啦啦啦啦啦啦
她还在开吗Is she still blooming?
啦啦啦啦啦啦啦啦啦啦啦，去呀La la la la la la...go
她们已经被风吹走 散落在天涯They have already been blown by the wind and scattered across the lands.


有些故事还没讲完那就算了吧Some tales are unfinished, just let them be...
那些心情在岁月中已经难辨真假Those emotions endured time and already became too hard to tell truth from lies...
如今这里荒草丛生没有了鲜花Now this place is filled with wild grass, there is no flower left...
好在曾经拥有你们的春秋和冬夏But it is good to have spent the seasons with you guys...

Oh...where have all the flowers gone, where'd the flowers go? Where have the young girls gone Oh where did they all go? Where have all the young men gone Oh where'd the soldiers go?
Where have all the graveyards gone...
Where did they all go?

This is just an extremely ordinary street.

When the first beam of daylight strikes the clean asphalt road, its surrounding immediately follows by a tone belonging only to the morning.
Six o'clock sharp, the familiar sight of a newspaper delivery boy appears right around the corner. The wheels of his bicycle are crushing some leaves as he quickly passes by, leaving behind a trail of crispy melody. Within the next thirty minutes or so, a train will make usual round by the intersection, its deafening whistle starts right on time, accompanied by the gradually arising white smoke. Not too long after, all sorts of people begin to appear on the street, along with other unpredictable tones.

In the most hidden corner, there is a very old apartment. Dark red roof, silvery white brick, birch doors...this old house is only two stories high. It's located on top of a beautiful lawn decorated by different colored roses, surrounded by exotic trees. The webs of evergreen plant resemble Tree Spirit's long and delicate fingers, that softly brush by the entire wall.
Looking from afar, only the massive green shades can be seen.
There is no human trace at all, only the fragrance of flowers and chirping of birds are detected.

But actually...

Hiding among those dense layer of leaves, there is a tiny...dusty window.
White curtain dances lightly in wind, scattering droplets of soft sunlight and graceful aroma of roses.
And this unusual sight...even the birds are unaware of.

Each morning, when the sky just begins to shine...from behind the window, there's also the gradual appearance of a pair of black eyes. The shades of those eyes are deeper than the darkest sky, its gaze is sharper than the best of eagles...and probably much more fierce.
Slowly, those eyes glittered as the skies do, and even more carefully...they are filled with a tone that's purer than the sunlight itself.

The silk curtain swings with whistling wind, and covers that small figure behind the window.
White light starts to get ever so bright, almost blinding.
She slowly raises her arm, and takes a small step back.
Her dark hair flies about the face, like black feathers dancing freely in the morning air.
Even so, she does not blink once, and the gaze quietly crosses all layers of shade, gently passes the disappearing delivery boy, and reaches far into the glowing horizon...

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The huge glass window hid behind the dense leaves, leaving only a few rays of soft light, obliquely scattered on the floor.

"Yinna," The cigar in Mr.Glen's hand has a captivating fragrance, a tiny smoke ring slowly ascended the air. The old man is about 70 years of age, but his hair is dyed completely black, the pair of piercing blue eyes has a tint of blueish tone, and still full of youthful energy. He's sitting in a slightly worn leather couch, gazing thoughtfully at the letter placed in front of him and the little girl by the window.

The girl is round 18, her deep black eyes toned with soft intelligence. The clothes she wears has no decoration at all, her skirt has been cut into interesting strands, almost as if she's wearing one of the costumes made specifically for Death Gods.

She quietly turned, her tall and slim shadow blocked the sunlight. The girl's hair is cut very short, and like her deep eyes, it's shining with a strange yet beautiful light. If she did not wear those kind of dress, it is almost certain that she would be mistaken for a boy.

She did not answer the old man, just silently looked in his way.

"To Hawaii, or Vienna?" Mr.Glen asked in an amusing tone, his hand is turning the cigar. His thin cheekbone clearly drawn the outline of the facial feathers. The old man half-opened his eyes, within it lies a glimpse of amusement. He holds out a shiny coin, lightly throws it in air, "Heads up...Vienna...tail means...Hawaii...Aye, both times are Hawaii...hahaha..."

The young girl softly grinned, and then nodded slightly.

"That isn't right...it should be Vienna..."He hesitantly knocked on the desk, "There is really the place where you can use your skills...the previous ones don't count...let me try again!"

Old man laughed while preparing for another round of throwing the coin, but his hand is abruptly stopped by the girl who came up silently beside him.

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Original text (in Chinese): http://www.readnovel.com/novel/25933.html

The breeze here is cool, and very quiet.
Those shadows that spilled onto the ground, begin to dance lightly and quite elegantly with the wind.
All around, every tree is my friend.
Without realizing it, I remembered their names, breed, and age.
The silence, the noise...
The melody within this forest can be high or low...and it has been playing constantly.
No matter which state your mind is in, this music will always come into place with the soul.

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If you are tired from walking, then just sit down against a tree and look up.
The soft sunshine finds its way through finger gaps, and spreads upon my face...
What a comfortable feeling...
It reminds me of...
Mother's warm embrace and an ancient folk song...
...And this beam of light, is always so bright.

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Watching the shades shake lightly in wind, and the slow-drifting clouds above...I smiled.
The wind hears my call, and trees understand my song.
All around me, the plants are listening as I play this piece...
They are always so unselfish.
They just listen without any complaint.
This forest...
Its beauty is beyond what the human words can convey.

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When I was young, my brother and I enjoyed exploring a mysterious path within this great playground.
Back then, I deeply believed...
If we can walk through the dense forest, and continue to follow this winding path...
Climb over that steep mountain far ahead...for sure...
For sure, we will reach an almost perfect realm.
There...is our secret base.

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If you read Chinese, please check out the original text here:
http://www.readnovel.com/novel/25933.html

Thanks, and...
I will try my best to translate...for those who want to read but don't understand the language =D

I just saw some google translation for the old stories......and they were horrible...but at least some parts are understandable. Still, I think I should embark on a new mission. = =...When I'm bored, that is.
I think I'll translate a small portion at a time =) and see how that goes.

【最初的梦想】The First Dream
BY： 范玮琪





如果骄傲没被现实大海冷冷海啸 If the pride did not get washed away by the sea...
又怎会懂得要多努力才走得到远方How then can you ever understand the amount of effort that's required to walk very far?
如果梦想不曾坠落悬崖前据一方 If the dream has never fallen from cliff,
又怎会晓得执着的人也有隐形翅膀How then will you ever understand those who are persistent also have invisible wings?

把眼泪种在心上　会开出勇敢的花 Plant tears inside your heart, it will eventually blossom into brave flowers.
可以在疲惫的时光　闭上眼睛闻到一种芬芳During those times when you are exhausted, close the eyes and you can smell the most beautiful fragrance.

就像好好睡了一夜直到天亮 It is as if you have slept well until dawn,
有人边走着边哼着歌用轻快的步伐 Someone sings as he walks by in light pace.

沮丧时总会明显感到孤独的重量During times of depression, you will clearly feel the weight of loneliness.
多渴望懂得的人给些温暖借个肩膀How you wish there would be someone who understands your pain, and lends his shoulder to provide warmth,..
很放心一路上我们的默契那么长Rest assured, along this path, our understanding is deep.
穿过风　又绕个弯　心还恋着像往常一样Across the wind and taking a turn, our hearts are still yearning for each other.

最初的梦想紧握在手上 The first dream is tightly held in our hands,
最想要去的地方　怎么能在半路就返航The place that you really wanted to go, how can you then turn back at midway?

最初的梦想绝对会到达The first dream, you will definitely get there,
实现了整个渴望, 才能够算到过了天堂Being able to make all the wish come true....can then truly count for having once visited the Heaven.