elegy of love

Alena 2022-12-21 15:06:02

The whole story is completely absurd. In the end, the suicide of "Mrs. Butterfly" can still be regarded as a good aria. Try saying it in poetry:

I've been in love with you.

Before I know what is love.

Before I know what is you.

Before I know that I'm not allowed to.


Love, just came too soon.

Too soon for me to recognize, to understand, to hesitate,

And, to deny.

Love, just came with no sign.

As I'm aware of it, I've got no chance to hide.


Tell me, if you're my butterfly

Why you have to make me cry?

Or, if I am your butterfly.

Why when you left me behind,

There were tears gleaming in your eyes?

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M. Butterfly quotes

  • Song Liling: Comrade! Why in Beijing opera are woman's roles traditionally played by men?

    Comrade Chin: I don't know. Most probably a remnant of the reactionary and patriarchal social structure.

    Song Liling: No. It's because only a man knows how a woman is supposed to act.

  • Song Liling: The days I spent with you were the only days I ever truly existed.