Love at first sight

They're both convinced
That a sudden passion joined them.
Such certainty is beautiful,
But uncertainty is more beautiful still.

Since they 'd never met before, they're sure
That there 'd been nothing between them.
But what's the word from the streets, staircases, hallways-
Perhaps they 've passed by each other a million times?

I want to ask them
If they don't remember-
A moment face to face
In some revolving door?
Perhaps a "sorry" muttered in a crowd?
A curt "wrong number" caught in the specified er?
But I know the answer.
No, they don't remember.

They 'd be amazed to hear
That Chance has been toying with them
Now for years.

Not quite ready yet
To become their Destiny,
It pushed them close, drove them apart,
It barred their path,
Stifling a laugh,
And then leaped aside.

There were signs and signals,
Even if they couldn't read them yet.
Perhaps three years ago
Or just last Tuesday
A certain leaf fluttered
From one shoulder to another?
Something was dropped and then picked up.
Who knows, maybe the ball that vanished
Into childhood's thicket?

There were doorknobs and doorbells
Where one touch had covered another
Beforehand.
Suitcases checked and standing side by side.
One night, perhaps, the same dream,
Grown hazy by morning.

Every beginning
Is only a sequel, after all,
And the book of events
Is always open halfway through.

Chinese Translation
Love at first sight
They are convinced
Is an instant of enthusiasm for them to meet
This is definitely beautiful.
But impermanence is more beautiful

They never met
So they are sure they have nothing to do with each other.
However, words from the streets, stairs, and the lobby ......
Maybe they passed by. 1 million times?

I want to ask if they remember
Face to face at the revolving door
Or you can say "sorry" in the crowd"
Or "wrong" on the other end of the phone"
However, I already know the answer
Yes, they don't remember

They will be quite surprised,
It turns out that fate has been teasing them for many years.
Not yet mature
Become their fate
Push them closer and drive them away
Block their path
Hold back laughter
Then, flash to the side

There are some signs and signals
Even if they cannot interpret
Maybe three years ago
Or just last Tuesday
Some Leaves dance on
Between shoulder and shoulder?
Something fell and picked it up again?
Tianxiao, maybe that
The ball disappears from the childhood bush?

There are also touched beforehand
Layer-by-layer coverage
Doorknob and doorbell
Suitcase placed side by side after inspection
One night, maybe the same dream
Blurred in the morning

Start
After all
A book full of plots
Always starting from half