Don't let anyone come

The moon sleeps.
Her shawl glows in an exquisite golden light.
This is not the moon's time to drift across the sky.
The moon sleeps.

Why do I still see my tears floating in the heavens today?
Why does some strange echo mock me so relentlessly?
I never walked hand in hand with the moon,
so what gives her such pride?

Very well, today I won't take your name,
what difference will it make!
I can hear you, you're calling me from afar...
Today I will come to you!
But how shall I go? Is the path toward those vermillion clouds?

Our relationship had its reasons,
your leaving me had its excuses.
Today none of that remains.
Suddenly a rain of fire fell,
and instantly we both burned to ashes!

When people differ, emotions differ too—
without bringing this simple truth to mind
I went to war with myself!
My heart, my interests, my ego
...all broke apart, one by one.
Then what was left?

Today I am half-dead,
today you are fully dead,
today our bond still lives!

I touch you from a distance.
I keep your last teardrop in my chest.
Today we and everything we were have been lost in the storm.
Burning, burning, we are both clay dolls now, ready to shatter at the slightest blow!

All the waves of emotion have dried up today.
There's no water left there, only hollow vapor;
that too will drift away very soon,
the moment I close my eyes! One day nothing remains.

Remember this,
you must take care of yourself.
Sleep properly, eat properly.
Talk with someone you enjoy.
Many people are good...better than me even!
Let someone come a little closer...

One day forget me.
With age, one must forget.
What's the use of staying trapped in old times, tell me?
I will never again
ask you anything.
No interrogation, no resentment either.
There's nothing between us anymore.
Stay well, stay in peace.

Where are you going? When will we meet again? Will you give me some time?
Don't be afraid!...the dead never want to know such things.