Love Poem by Thich Nhat Hanh Your eyes are made of the six elements- earth, water, fire, air, space, and consciousness. They are made of these only, but they are beautiful. Should I try and make them mine? Should I try to make them last for a long time? Should I try and record them? But I know that what I can record would not be your true eyes. Your voice is made of the six elements, but it is truly lovely. Should I try and make it mine? Should I try and record it? But I know that what I can hold on to or record would not be your true voice. What I get may only be a picture, a magnetic tape, a painting, or a book. Your smile is made of six elements, but it is truly wonderful. Should I try to make it mine? Should I try to make it last for a long time? Should I try to own or record it? But I know what I can own or record could not be your true smile. It would only be some of the elements. Your eyes are impermanent. Your eyes are not you. Yes, I have been told, and I have seen it, yet they are still beautiful. Just because they are impermanent, they are all the more beautiful. the six wonderful elements. These elements are so beautiful. And I learn to love them too. There are so many things I love-- your eyes, the blue sky, your voice, the birds in the trees, your smile, and the butterflies on the flowers. I learn each moment to be a better lover. I learn each moment to discover my true love. Your eyes are beautiful So is your voice, your smile, the sky, the birds, the butterflies. I love them. I vow to protect them. Yes. I know to love is to respect. And reverence is the nature of my love.
Rejoice in your retreat with your loved one. Thank you for sharing. It is very helpful to be able to study and practice together and be able to continuously understand, support, transform, love, and respect each other to grow spiritually. Really warm-hearted and sweet. I have listened to many of Dharma Drum Mountain Venerable Sheng Yen's teachings and have been inspired. Wishing both of you a blessed and meaningful spiritual partnership to pave the way for Full Awakening without delay.😊🙏