to cry, to feel afraid – The ‘100 Voices’ Series

to cry, to feel afraid (In Japanese)

泣き虫だっていい

涙は　心に降る温かな雨

あなたの抱える重さを　洗い流す

弱虫だっていい

恐れは　心の中に広がる柔らかな森

揺れる枝葉の木漏れ日が

深い呼吸の　余白をくれる

痛みも　恐れも　涙も

それぞれがそっと　あなたに寄り添い

いつだって　あなたを抱きしめる

to cry, to feel afraid (In English)

It’s okay to cry.

Tears are like warm rain,

falling gently on your heart,

washing away the weight you carry.

It’s okay to feel afraid.

Fear is like a soft forest,

stretching across your soul,

where trembling leaves

and dappled light

create space for a deeper breath.

Pain, fear, and tears—

Each one quietly wraps around you,

always holding you close,

never letting you go.