The same stream of life that runs through the world runs through my veins night and day.

Let life be beautiful like summer flowers and death like autumn leaves.

Those who are near me do not know that you are nearer to me than they are Those who speak to me do not know that my heart is full with your unspoken words Those who crowd in my path do not know that I am walking alone with you Those who love me do not know that their love brings you to my heart

For many years, at great cost, I traveled through many countries, saw the high mountains, the oceans. The only things I did not see were the sparkling dewdrops in the grass just outside my door.

The first flower that blossomed on this earth was an invitation to an unborn song.

Love's over brimming mystery joins death and life. It has filled my cup of pain with joy.

These paper boats of mine are meant to dance on the ripples of hours, and not reach any destination.