So many years have passed,
And all the sufferings’ve been overcomed,
Yet how much darkness must a man breakthrough,
Before there comes to him the dreaming light.

So many years have passed,
And all the sad stories’ve been forgotten,
Yet how many tears must a man swallow,
Before they really call him a man.

So many years have passed,
And all the pains’ve been dimmed,
Yet how many achievements must a man achieve,
Before they don’t consider him useless anymore.

So many years have passed,
And all the loneliness’s been tasted,
Yet how many nights must a man stay up alone,
Before he can face death without pity.

2016.10.29 南京