We are like water drops, traveling through mountains and valleys,
To reach the ocean. Mountains are tall and cold, valleys are vast and windy.
Days and nights, winding down the rivers and streams of Alishan mountains,
We can hear mountain goats on cliffs, eagles and owls over the distance.
I am afraid and lost in a strange land, my friends, many, countless were stuck along
Our journey to the ocean. They flooded nearby lakes, wells and rice fields.
I am one fortunate water drop to reach my desired destination but lost like a forgotten song.
The sea is vast, mysterious, cold and very lonely... I will never be able to find my old friends.
Ah! Lets start some new friendship before it is too late... for many sharks are
Roaming around my new found place. The wavering night turns to daylight fast.
The sea starts to heat up under the sun. One by one, we were all lifted up to the sky... afar
Pulled by a mysterious force into the clouds, into the heavens. I am freezing to death almost.
Lightnings strike nearby, aurora float a few yards away, and rumbles the thunder.
It seems too late to hide myself. I suddenly become a world class adventurer,
Making around the world in as many days, floating from Asia, passing through Europe,
Stopping on a strange yet beautiful continent: Africa , dropping by America a couple more!
Suddenly a cyclone blows nearby, rampaging blindly. I am on the move again.
I really wanted to stay, I have found liberty, amity, shelter, dreams, peace and
Most importantly love, yes love in America. It was all beautiful but now a pain.
Forever, even though I am traveling through the storming ocean and landed
In my native, misty and beloved Alishan mountains... Ah, beautiful and alluring Alishan,
It's been quite a while my beloved friend. Staying and re-starting anew I hope I can.
Ming Lai
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