Yueliang Jian, Taiyang Jian and Junjie Song now live in the Rainbow City in the Silk Province in the Star Kingdom. After the death of the emperor, the empress, Yueliang's uncles, aunts and cousins, Yueliang and Taiyang were under the influence of negative emotions. They feel sad, bereaved, devastated and their morale is low. To lose your loved ones in such a very short period of time causes so much suffering and is a great calamity. Their parents and relatives died catastrophically as a result of the perfidy of Zixin. Yueliang and Taiyang frequently recollect their beautiful memories with their family and weep. They started to vent their sadness through writing poetry. Poetry is a precious vehicle to express one's emotions truthfully and eloquently. Here are some elegies Yueliang and Taiyang wrote during their stay in the Rainbow City.
Yueliang's Elegy 1: The Fragrant Memories
1. I shall shed tears like rivers
2. For the parting of my loved ones.
3. We spent happy moments together
4. With plentiful fragrant memories.
5. They departed early and unexpectedly
6. Leaving my heart shattered.
7. The death of my parents
8. Has crushed my bones.
9. They died like a lofty mountain
10. Who rejects humiliation.
11. O History, be proud
12. Of the mighty emperor and empress.
13. They sacrificed their souls
14. And protected their loved children.
15. My soul will sing
16. The song of fidelity.
17. I am no longer strong
18. But sick and devastated.
19. I shall walk on a bumpy road
20. Without the care of my parents.
21. I shall face the stormy days;
22. I shall live the murky nights.
23. No one in the universe
24. Can replace the loving parents.
25. They devote their lives
26. For the happiness of their children.
27. They stay up late at night
28. For the comfort of their children.
29. I can no longer see
30. Your shining beautiful faces.
31. But I will always see you
32. On the white clouds.
33. I shall see you in my heart
34. And on the surface of the sea.
Yueliang and Taiyang meet always and talk about their bereavement.
Yueliang: Taiyang, is it a dream that we lost our parents and relatives in the blink of an eye?
Taiyang: No, it is a reality and we need to live with it from now on.
Yueliang: Our parents are an icon of bravery. Their stance must be immortalized in history.
Taiyang: True. They sacrificed their souls to save our souls. Their love for us is indescribable.
Yueliang: Our mother chose to stay by our father's side. How loving and loyal she is!
Taiyang: This is the essence of love: to stay by your lover's side in the hardest times.
Yueliang: Not only our parents are an icon of bravery but also an icon of love, devotion and sacrifice.
Taiyang's Elegy 1: The Saddest Tragedy
1. My words are weak
2. To describe my emotions.
3. Sadness fills my heart
4. Leaving me distressed.
5. I can no longer see my parents
6. I can no longer touch my mother's hands.
7. The gentle breezes of the mountains
8. Evoke my beautiful memories.
9. Now I am alone
10. Facing the struggles of life.
11. My dear parents, where are you?
12. Can you hear me now?
13. I miss the charming moments
14. We spent together in the past.
15. I learned a hail of lessons
16. From your precious wisdom.
17. Your words guide me always
18. To the happy way of life.
19. Your death was a tragedy
20. That devastated my soul.
21. It is the greatest calamity
22. That could ever befall me.
23. Now I am bereft of your compassion
24. And my days and nights are bleak.
25. The door of good luck has closed
26. When you departed life.
27. You shall remain in my heart
28. With your words and memories.
29. I see your honorable faces
30. On the bright full moon.
31. Every star in the sky
32. Reminds me of one of your lovely stories.
33. Your memories are indelible
34. And they are the fuel for my soul.
Taiyang: Yueliang, the Jian family is exterminated. We are the only surviving descendants of the Jian family now.
Yueliang: Our wounds are plentiful. Should we weep for our parents, uncles, aunts or cousins?
Taiyang: We should cry for all of them. They all treated us the best in their lives.
Yueliang: Do you remember when I saved Qiu from drowning in the Covenant Lake?
Taiyang: Yes. Do you remember also when I saved Xiang from the snake while camping?
Yueliang: Yes. It is sorrowful that we could save our youngest cousins from those dangers but we failed to protect them from Zixin. That really breaks my heart.
Taiyang: Likewise. Evil humans are more dangerous than nature or predatory animals.
Yueliang's Elegy 2: The Sincere Tears
1. I know little about my fate.
2. Where am I heading in the future?
3. My loved ones were killed cruelly.
4. Will I be able to avenge their murder?
5. My father, I remember what you taught me
6. About being strong and competent in life.
7. But circumstances forced me to the wall.
8. My options are limited.
9. My vision is blurred.
10. My life is damaged.
11. I remember how you sit and walk.
12. I remember how you talk and smile.
13. My mother, who will hug me when I am down?
14. Who will boost my morale with inspiring words?
15. I still remember your lovely smile.
16. I cannot forget your moral support.
17. My parents, you are the basis for my happiness.
18. You are the most treasured persons in my life.
19. I shall weep until I fill the earth with tears.
20. Or until I run out of tears.
21. I shall see you in my dreams.
22. I shall remember you when I smell fragrant flowers.
23. You live in my heart although you died.
24. You accompany me with beautiful memories.
25. My dear uncles and aunts, your memories haunt me.
26. My love for you will never perish.
27. I still remember your wonderful gifts.
28. I still remember your love, care and sympathy.
29. My dear cousins, you died young and innocent.
30. We no longer can play together.
31. Your love is inscribed in my soul.
32. The passage of time will never remove my memories.
33. I shall weep for my bereavement, if weeping avails.
34. I shall defy circumstances with courage for your sake.
Yueliang: Taiyang, we are in the weakest possible state now after the loss of our parents, uncles, aunts and cousins. We must not surrender to grief. We must recover and become strong again. Our parents taught us to be strong and we must not let them down.
Taiyang: You are right. I try to resist my negative emotions but I feel very sad every time I recollect memories of the past.
Yueliang: I swear to avenge the death of my parents and my wronged Imperial Family. I will do my best to overthrow Zixin and restore the throne.
Taiyang: I hope we will be able to achieve this goal. We need to restore our high morale and plan wisely in every upcoming step we take.
Taiyang's Elegy 2: My Grief and Sorrow
1. Sadness surrounds my soul.
2. My days and nights are gloomy.
3. My loved ones disappeared overnight.
4. What can I do now?
5. Nothing but to cry and bemoan my luck.
6. I miss my parents tremendously.
7. My beloved father, your voice delights my ears
8. Your advice guides my way in life.
9. My beloved mother, your kindness is matchless.
10. You cherished me since my birth.
11. You taught me the good manners.
12. I am always indebted to you.
13. Death has separated us.
14. Will we reunite again?
15. I am deeply heartbroken.
16. The taste of bereavement is bitter.
17. My dear uncles, you treated me graciously.
18. My dear aunts, you cared for me remarkably.
19. My dear cousins, we had great fun together.
20. You departed life and left me alone.
21. I shall shed my tears unceasingly.
22. I shall recollect my beautiful memories with you.
23. Your love is engraved in my heart.
24. If I could go back in time, I would appreciate you more.
25. I will spend more time with you.
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26. I will treasure every moment I spend with you.
27. My hopes are plentiful.
28. But nothing can be realized.
29. I soothe myself with nice dreams
30. To escape my sorrow and grief.
31. This world is full of injustice.
32. And I am really frustrated.
33. My words grieve and my heart bleeds
34. For the loss of my loved ones in a brutal way.
Taiyang: Yueliang, life without our parents is different and very difficult.
Yueliang: True. Now I regret that I did not spend enough time with my parents. Had I known we will be separated at such a young age, I would accompany them day and night.
Taiyang: Likewise. Fate is unpredictable. I did not imagine we will reach such a stage in our lives. In life we have to account for the worst case scenario at times.
Yueliang: True. Our parents raised us up to excel and be competent in our duties in life. Let us work hard to be the best versions of ourselves.
Taiyang: You are right. We must become strong to defeat Zixin. I will not rest until Zixin pays the expensive price for the crimes he committed.
Yueliang's Elegy 3: Shedding Tears and Sharing Fears
1. I love you unimaginably, my dear mother.
2. My love for you will never wither.
3. You loved me deeply before I was born.
4. For losing you I will always mourn.
5. You filled my life with great happiness.
6. When you smile, my life is full of brightness.
7. Forgive me for disobeying you at times.
8. My soul with your soul undeniably chimes.
9. I see your beautiful face on the clouds.
10. Bravery and sacrifice were your shrouds.
11. I see your beautiful face on the lake.
12. Your parting has caused my heart to break.
13. I see you beautifully in my dreams.
14. For losing you I shall shed tears in streams.
15. You gave me everything and took nothing.
16. For you the song of love I shall always sing.
17. I wish you could be always by my side.
18. You died loftily with dignity and pride.
19. You are the truly the greatest empress.
20. With your guidance I made the greatest progress.
21. Without you my life is full of worries and fears.
22. How will I live without you in the upcoming years?
23. You are my dear mother whom I love.
24. You taught me to achieve beyond and above.
25. Everyday I love you more and more.
26. For avenging your death I will wage a war.
27. I miss you deeply; shall we meet?
28. My heart glows with sadness and heat.
29. Your memory will last with me forever.
30. My beloved mother, I am truly a loyal lover.
31. I wish you are now resting in peace.
32. My yearning for you is on the increase.
33. Goodbye my dear mother; a word with sorrow.
34. With your love I shall warble like a sparrow.
Yueliang: Taiyang, now only you are left for me and only I am left for you. We should take care of one another and cherish every moment we spend together. We do not know what events our destiny hides.
Taiyang: Thank you, Yueliang. I am blessed to have you by my side. Without you, I will feel completely destroyed. Staying with me consoles me greatly. Fortunately, Junjie Song is also with us and this gives me a feeling of peace.
Yueliang: Junjie is a great support for you and me. He cares tremendously for us. He even sacrificed his family in order to protect us and stay by our side. I truly understand why my father considered him his favorite government official. He is really dependable and trustworthy.
Taiyang's Elegy 3: I am Weak and Life is Bleak
1. My dear father, I love you so much.
2. I miss your smile and gentle touch.
3. You departed life earlier than I expected.
4. In my success you have greatly invested.
5. Your words are dressed in wisdom.
6. You cherished me and gave me freedom.
7. When you see me, you always smile.
8. Your heart is pure and free of guile.
9. Your love is inscribed in my marrow.
10. Your murder filled my heart with sorrow.
11. You challenged your enemy without retreat.
12. With your love my heart will constantly beat.
13. You are an exemplar of righteousness.
14. Your parting showered me with bleakness.
15. Your inspiring words are precious to remember.
16. Your murder made my heart an ember.
17. I do not know if we will meet again.
18. Now my heart is full of the greatest pain.
19. Your memories haunt me all the time.
20. I promise to revenge for the heinous crime.
21. Without you I am truly lost.
22. I have to pay the greatest cost.
23. Losing my loved ones is my bitterest fate.
24. To happiness you were my lovely gate.
25. You are with me in every breath.
26. Great heroes are immortalized after their death.
27. In your absence I am fragile and weak.
28. To my nation you were the highest peak.
29. No one can replace you in my soul.
30. Will I one day achieve my goal?
31. I hope you will visit me in my dreams.
32. My life is difficult more than it seems.
33. My heart is your home and you will stay.
34. I am waiting ardently for the vengeance day.
Taiyang: Yueliang, how do you feel after the murder of our parents and relatives?
Yueliang: I feel that the mountain on which I lean has crushed. I feel the excruciating solitude and the sense of being lost.
Taiyang: Likewise. I feel fragile and feeble. I am susceptible to collapse.
Yueliang: Negative emotions are natural after the loss of loved ones. We should not surrender to these negative emotions so that we can confront our enemy in the upcoming days.
Taiyang: Our parents taught us to be strong and confident. No matter how hard the calamities we face, we should stay steadfast and eager to stand firmly after our fall.
Yueliang: It is interesting how fluctuating life is. Yesterday, we were the cherished prince and princess in the Imperial Palace and today we are the chased sought-after fugitives.
Taiyang: Living a constant life with a constant pattern is unimaginable. Fluctuation is essential.
Yueliang's Elegy 4: Sailing Farther in Praising my Father
1. My dear father, you are my greatest model.
2. You taught me how to be a wise man.
3. For avenging your murder I shall wage every battle.
4. I am devastated after the enemy wiped out my clan.
5. I am sorry that I left you alone.
6. I shall be a thorn in my enemy's flesh.
7. I promise to overthrow him and restore the throne.
8. After your death, the air is no longer fresh.
9. I am heartbroken and constantly wail.
10. I have a myriad of difficulties to surmount.
11. Will I succeed in my mission or fail?
12. On your wisdom and insight I always count.
13. Your image haunts me without cease.
14. Your memories are engraved in my heart.
15. You filled my life with happiness and peace.
16. Your murder caused me to fall apart.
17. Your love nurtures my soul and glows.
18. I truly appreciate your precious advice.
19. The river of tears on my cheeks flows.
20. For vengeance I shall pay the greatest price.
21. You are a sea of knowledge and wisdom.
22. You are a mountain of steadfastness.
23. Your murder saddened every kingdom.
24. Without you I live in utter darkness.
25. In my life you are the brightest sun.
26. After your murder I aimlessly wander.
27. Did I succeed in my duties as a son?
28. I will speak of your heroism louder.
29. I miss you when the birds warble.
30. I will avenge every drop of your blood.
31. My father is righteous and noble.
32. My enemy will face my unstoppable flood.
Yueliang: Taiyang, what saddens you more: the death of my father or mother?
Taiyang: It is a difficult question. Both deaths sadden me alike but I feel greater sorrow for the murder of my mother. She is innocent and has done nothing that harms Zixin. She had the chance to escape with us and be safe but she chose to stay with my father and sacrificed her soul as a consequence for her love for and loyalty to my father.
Yueliang: I feel the same. It is rare to see such kind of love in our world between a man and a woman. I mean love that causes one to sacrifice his/her soul for the sake of his/her loved ones.
Taiyang: True. The love story of my father and mother must be immortalized and passed from generation to generation.
Yueliang: History must be proud of what our parent did. They saved us from danger and confronted their enemy face to face with matchless courage.
Taiyang's Elegy 4: Life is Somber after the Vicious Murder
1. My dear mother, I am grateful for everything.
2. Your heart is pure and white.
3. You made me fly without a wing.
4. You taught me what is wrong and right.
5. My love for you is immense.
6. Losing you was my greatest calamity.
7. You were for me an armor of defense.
8. No one can match your sublimity.
9. For your children you so much care.
10. Was I truly your dutiful daughter?
11. Your murder is my dreadful nightmare.
12. For avenging you I shall be a fierce fighter.
13. Our love is eternal and true.
14. I still remember your fragrant words.
15. My yearning for you will always accrue.
16. My remorse is intensified by the singing birds.
17. I wish you always stay with me.
18. But not all wishes can be fulfilled.
19. Without you I am drowning in a deep sea.
20. I shall never forget how you were cruelly killed.
21. Seeing you makes my soul revived.
22. Hearing your voice soothes my pain.
23. You sacrificed yourself and we survived.
24. Your love flows inside me in every vein.
25. Between the past and the present I am now torn.
26. Your soul accompanies me all the way.
27. For the serious vengeance I was truly born.
28. Our enemy has an expensive price to pay.
29. I shall remember you when I see the flowers.
30. Or when I see the curling dancing waves.
31. My tears will be shed like showers.
32. True heroines are remembered in their graves.
Taiyang: Yueliang, do you still remember our nice memories with our uncles, aunts and cousins?
Yueliang: Certainly. These memories are indelible. Do you remember when our parents, uncles, aunts and cousins gave us precious gifts in our birthday banquet in our 20th birthday?
Taiyang: Of course. They wrote inspirational messages for us along with their gifts. The gifts were diverse and of exquisite quality.
Yueliang: Gifts are sincere tokens and proofs of love. They should be always appreciated.
Taiyang: True. I also remember when we played together with our cousins in multiple occasions. Fun and entertainment abounded in our lives at those times.
Yueliang: I wish we could capture those beautiful moments and watch them over and over.
Yueliang's Elegy 5: I Shall Win and Avenge my Wronged Kin
1. I will not let my loved ones down.
2. I will restore the throne and the crown.
3. It is not my option to fail.
4. Heroes at calamities do not quail.
5. I shall overcome my fears and be strong.
6. I shall return to where I belong.
7. Life fluctuates and it is now hard.
8. Extreme sadness has made me a bard.
9. Where is the ultimate peace in life?
10. With sorrow my heart has been recently rife.
11. I want to sail far away.
12. I want to escape the miserable day.
13. My dear uncles, aunts and cousins were murdered.
14. For your sake my soul has not yet surrendered.
15. Your imperial blood is a debt round my neck.
16. Your loss has caused my soul to wreck.
17. With love and care you treated me.
18. I shall be courageous; I shall never flee.
19. You were killed without a sin.
20. Nothing is more precious than kin.
21. My memories with you are uncountable.
22. The criminal will be one day accountable.
23. I can smell your scented blood.
24. I wish we could nip the coup in the bud.
25. My wishes are now all in vain.
26. But I shall never despair of rain.
27. Memories make my heart melt.
28. What excruciating emotions I felt!
29. The war has started; it is not the end.
30. Wait for my troops that I will one day send.
31. My dear kin, I shall make every sacrifice.
32. Vengeance is looming; they will pay the price.
33. I shall remember you with every sunrise.
34. I shall cry and never dry my eyes.
Yueliang: Taiyang, What was the sin of our uncles, aunts and cousins to be killed?
Taiyang: They had no sin except belonging to the Imperial Family.
Yueliang: I thought that belonging to the Imperial Family is an honor and a privilege. It turned to be disastrous and ominous for our kin. It is really strange how advantages are turned into disadvantages at times.
Taiyang: True. Belonging to the Imperial Family had negative consequences on us too. We are now chased for ten million golden taels. This deprives me of feeling peace.
Yueliang: Do not worry, my beloved sister. I am by your side to protect you. We should never surrender or let fear destruct us or obstruct us from reaching our goals.
Taiyang's Elegy 5: I am under Stress for Being the Princess
1. I am deeply depressed.
2. How hard is my test?!
3. I miss my dear uncles.
4. I have to overcome obstacles.
5. I miss my dear aunts and cousins.
6. I cannot bear the grievous burdens.
7. I remember the past joyous moments.
8. Memories are the greatest investments.
9. Now all my loved ones are gone.
10. I cry at the break of dawn.
11. No one can replace my sweethearts.
12. After loss the deep sorrow starts.
13. My life is no longer stable.
14. I feel shattered and feeble.
15. Will happiness knock at my door again?
16. My emotions are hard to explain.
17. The future is hidden and mysterious.
18. My aim is noble and glorious.
19. My tears will be always shed.
20. But tears cannot revive the dead.
21. The loss of my loved ones is heartbreaking.
22. It is an earthquake that keeps my soul shaking.
23. My loved ones are gone overnight.
24. The sky in my eyes in no longer bright.
25. With your loved ones treasure the seconds.
26. And eat with them the delicious viands.
27. Nothing is left for me except memories.
28. After defeat you yearn for victories.
29. Without your relatives it is hard to proceed.
30. Without your parents it is hard to succeed.
31. I shall seize the chance and never be late.
32. Life is elapsing fast and does not wait.
33. For my sorrow is there a panacea?
34. I truly have no idea.