The Writer Monk 2026 Awards | Winner of Distinguished Writer 

If Tomorrow Spoke

Poem by Lan Xin (Lanxin Samei)（China）

I am the Tomorrow foretold in human ancient prophecies

I traverse myriad realms across the tides of future time

With bowed brows and boundless mercy I behold all beings on the azure planet

Human greed delusion and rage have left the earth wounded and scarred

Calamities surge endlessly across the mortal world

Endless plunder brings torment to all creatures between heaven and earth

Lost in chaotic darkness mortal souls wander astray with no way forward

No disaster arises by chance all stem from darkness hidden deep in human hearts

The pure land and paradise mankind yearns for can never be sought outside

They dwell within every thought and every deed of all living souls

Only great love and compassion born deep within the heart

Can soothe catastrophes and heal the vicissitudes of the world

Love is the origin of the cosmos the eternal law of heaven and earth

Love is the universal tongue connecting all beings across boundless space

Love is the radiant path leading toward a brilliant promising future

Love is the supreme treasure that heals all worldly hatred and strife

Love stands as the ultimate answer to every plight in mortal existence

I am Tomorrow the embodiment of truth goodness beauty and boundless love

I carry the true law of heaven as well as profound cosmic mysteries

I wait silently amid ancient prophecies for you who walk in light and love