Prayer in the Summer Woods

 

Prayer in the Summer Woods

Let his green world be greener next year!
Let the sound of water and singing birds

Be harmonious in this forest next year, too!
Let the morning glory be glorious along the path
Among the wildflowers.
Let the morning dew on grass be more precious
Than pearls on this summer morning.
Let the rabbits and deer stop the walking
Of human intruders into their land.
Let the trout hide under rocks in the stream.
Bless us next year, too
As You have blessed us this year.
Let our children spend one summer in this forest
Next year.
When night falls,
Let us go to sleep peacefully
While enjoying the firebugs’ festival in the dark sky.
Let us dream about this beautiful world.
Let our children dream about this wonderful world!