About this work
A poem imagines choice as a key held in one’s own hand and asks what kind of future to open. This English version is an editorial translation for access; the Japanese text remains available alongside it for comparison.
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日本語原文 Japanese original
あなたの人生
あなたの運命
その鍵は、あなたの手のひらにある
日々あらゆる学びは、あなたを変え
新しい発見
新しい価値観
未知なる魂の叫び声
あなたを幸せへ導く
現実はすべてあなたが選んだ結果
運命の鍵はその手が握りしめていた
さて、あなたならどの扉にノックするのかな？
勇気を出して、さあその扉のノブを掴み開こう!
自分が信じた真念に従って
私は詩を歌おう
心地良い風
明るい光の中で
温かなやさしさに包まれたなら
幸せは、その手の中にすでにある
English translation 英訳
AI-assisted English translation. The Japanese original remains authoritative.
The key is in your palm
Every day's learning changes you
New discoveries
New values
The cry of an unknown soul
Guides you to happiness
Reality is the result of your choices
The key to destiny is in your hand
So, which door would you knock on?
Courageously, reach for the knob and open it!
Following the truth you believe in
I will sing a song
A pleasant breeze
In the light of day
If you are wrapped in warmth and kindness
Happiness is already in your hand
Original wording, author credits, notes and source materials are preserved there.