Buddha II (Immortal brother of the tranquil soul)

Immortal brother of the tranquil soul, On the first day when winter is gone by And the soft twilight has a tender hue, In sign of love we bring the yellow flowers,— These chalices of sunlight cooled in earth,— As symbols of the never-wearying life Which takes new form yet keeps its fervor pure, And out of darkness into light returns. Where may the seed of love within the heart Prosper and grow and fill all time with joy, As the green blade comes up through garden mould, Breaking to bud and blossoming in the sun, Till all the world is a victorious host With golden banners floating on the breeze?