My barque has battled

My barque has battled

With the wild waters.

I can see the heavenly realm,

The ocean's rage is subsiding.

I cannot avoid you,

Oh death not of my choosing!

The end of my suffering

Signals the beginning of my mother's agony.

Oh mother, may your sorrow

Not oppress your heart too much!

Only for a few moments

Shall the sea of death divide us.

Once I have arrived in heaven,

I shall never leave the shore;

Rather, I shall always look towards you

And reach out my hand to help you land.