Between Master And Disciples

Homesick

By Fellow Initiate Wu Wei-Ping, Tokyo, Japan
Written At The Chen Tien Airport/Train Depot, Tokyo

On my way back to Japan from the Ching Hai Day 4-Day Retreat,
I could not hold back my longing and affection for You, Master. So, I wrote
this on the train as a dedication to You, my dear revered Master.

	  I am on my way back to the mundane world,
	  Soon to return to the tiring
	  Relationships among people.
	  Yet my heart
	  Is tightly tied to Yours, Master!

	  Holding onto what You bestowed upon me when I left,
	  The precious token of Your blessings,
	  Tears suddenly emerged,
	  My sight was blurred...

	  My body and my heart are shaking,
	  Feeling the pain that departing lovers suffer.
	  A vision emerge of Your voice and countenance,
	  But at this time I have only droplets of silent tears.

	  Oh! On the journey of life,
	  I have to carry on running.
	  Yet, once again, I am not able to part with 
        You, Master;
	  I can no longer hide my homesickness within.

News Magazine #58