Manhae, Han Yongun, Korean Buddhist monk, born 1879.
INVERSE PROPORTION
Manhae
Is your voice silence?
When you’re not singing, I hear your song’s melody clearly.
Is your face darkness?
When I close my eyes, I see your face distincly.
You face is darkness.
Is your shadow light?
when the moon sets, your shadow shines on the dark window.
Your shadow is light.
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LOVE’S REASONS
Manhae
It’s not for nothing that I love you.
Others love my rosy complexion, but you love my gray hair.
It’s not for nothing that I long for you.
Other’s love my smile, but you love my tears.
It’s not for nothing that I wait for you.
Others love my vigor, but you love my death.