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Believing in Life

This poem portrays a deep trust in life that emerges through living alongside a child. Moved by innocent smiles and gestures, the speaker faces moments of struggle and uncertainty, yet finds meaning through the child’s presence. In the warmth of an embrace, a fundamental will to live—and the belief in it—quietly reveals itself. It is a gentle reflection on the joy and resolve found in sharing life with another.

  

“Believing in Life”

 

Your carefree laughter

makes me laugh along with you.

 

When you show a lonely expression,

I find myself peering into your face.

 

Your clumsy, not-yet-words

I enjoy like solving a riddle.

 

There were times I felt betrayed, my heart broken.

Times I could not contain my frustration.

Times I stomped my feet, not knowing what to do.

Times I stood lost, with nowhere to turn.

 

And yet, you were there beside me.

What I came to know by living with you—

swallowing all sorrow and pain,

when I held you close,

I felt that this child longs to live,

that this child believes in life.

 

Within my arms, you were completely wrapped.

Your innocent face broke into a happy smile.

You breathed out a milky scent, saying “mamma,”

filling the air around my face.

This warmth belonged only to the two of us.

 

I will live with you, no matter how far.

Because you are here, I will not lose.

Because you are here, I can face tomorrow.

 

Written on April 20, 2021.

In March 2026, a heartbreaking incident occurred in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, in which a young boy, Yuki Adachi, was killed by his adoptive father.

Surely, he too believed in “living together.”

I pray sincerely for his soul to rest in peace.

 

 

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