The Moonbeam Smile
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Author: Vuong Thanh | Fayland Maiden Rendition
[Verse 1 – The Smile]
What is it that’s in your smile
to make it so joyfully bright?
Has it been infused with rays of sunshine,
or the gentle warmth of silvery moonlight?
Look not at your reflection in the lake—
all the fishes will be entranced by your grace.
Forgetting how to swim, they will be drowned,
Lost in the beauty they’ve just found.
No strings to stir, no ink or brush,
just fun time with the wave and wind.
The music of water, a moment of dream—
a smile radiant like sunlight, soft as moonbeam.
[Instrumental Bridge – soft guzheng flourish]
[Verse 2 – The Artist]
Is what am I seeing possibly unreal—
A charming beauty, so elegant with blessed skills?
From the guzheng to the ink brush,
ivory fingers gliding with gentle hush,
creating music so ethereal and fine,
like mountain brook water in springtime.
Blessed with not just music and dance,
for her calligraphy is also grand.
Flowing Chinese characters not yet dried—
her ink brush over the paper flies.
[Coda – Playful Close]
Beauty, music, and calligraphy,
What else do you have up your sleeves?