Papo's Song
8 April 1991
To Princess,
o girl companion of mine, you have proven to be more than I could have hoped for.
Your endurance through difficulty has proven to be like a rock, a rock that stays steadfast in its place after repeated pounding from an ocean’s waves.
And your patience is like that of a fisherman gathering a thousand oysters, searching within each shell to find that only one contains a pearl.
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girl companion of mine, you are beautiful to look upon.Like the pearl that has been found at long last, your value is more than that of gold.
What is it that you can be exchanged for my sweet Princess? -- no other treasure has so deeply touched my heart.
Although it is now to our advantage, my heart cries, “Why is it you must leave me alone another evening? Why must we tear ourselves apart?”.
Tomorrow, I will see you in the field and hold your hand.
Tomorrow, I will look upon the freshness of your smile and your soft caring eyes.
Although for a brief time, I will treasure our embraces, and the sweet kisses upon your gentle lips.
In the truth, our pleasure will prove to be. In the truth, may we find delight.
Like an uncut flower, may the truth preserve us chaste.
You are altogether beautiful, 0 girl companion of mine.
May our love endure forever.
Love you always,
Papo