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Once upon a time, in a village there lived a woman and her son.
As he is her only child, the mother took much care of and pampered him,
which gradually turned him stubborn and naughty.
Once being told off by his mother, he got upset and left his house.
He travelled around, letting his mother live in sorrow.
Sitting on the doorstep day after day, she longed for him to return.
As time went by, no sight of the son plus great sadness and tiredness, she fell down…
No one could tell how long he’d gone.
One day, he missed his mom after being hungry, cold and bullied by the older kids.
“When I was hungry, mom fed me. She would always defend me against others. It’s time to come to my mom.”
Mother’s memory on Vu Lan
Though I’ve been through my lifetime.
Mom’s lullaby forever lingers in my heart.
The lullaby is so pleasant as a pure stream.
Bringing me up to create a bright future.
Hoping I’ll be a merciful soul, And become a gifted and virtuous person.
Leaves are falling down on the terrace.
When the Autumn comes, my mom always stays by my side, warming my heart.
Before the Buddha’s altar, I kneel down with my heart full of joy.
As a Vu Lan season is coming, a red rose is pinned on my jacket.
Felling delighted cause mom is still with me, Happy as I am eternally at her side
Now my mom’s gone far away from me.
My heart is stricken with inconsolable grief.
The coming Autumn and Vu Lan season evoke strong memories.
Jacket fastened with a white rose, tears streaming down.
Subdued roses destroy my soul.
Break my heart into pieces.
Not long ago I was with mom and a red rose.
But this Vu Lan she is gone forever, oh mom.
Mom! Let wake up.
Mom!
Mom! Let wake up.
If your mother’s still with you, love her now or no chance you will.
Don’t wait until she die sand live with regret.
A gravestone now represents nothing.
If your mother’s still alive, don’t make her cry.
No earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with a mother.
Love her while she’s still alive.
Once she’s gone, you’re left motherless.
From any Vu Lan on, there’ll be a white rose.
Subdued roses bring tears to my eyes.
Mom!
Mom! Let wake up.
Though I’ve been through my lifetime.
Mom’s lullaby forever lingers in my heart...