Friday, May 16, 2008

Magma: A Solo Shisan

It’s hot this morning,
Already my neighbors are
Watering their lawns

A few leaves flutter briefly
And then the stillness returns

She meant to write home,
But the day got too busy;
She’ll do it later

***
Thick clouds cover the full moon
The sound of dry leaves falling

On the sidewalk
In front of the office building
Built five years ago

Young lovers meet and embrace;
Close friends had introduced them

***
The days have shortened
Years have vanished like incense
Dispersed by cold winds

All nations are insecure
And all politicians lie

Deep within the earth
Slow waves of molten magma
Head towards the surface

***
Plum blossoms bloom in the snow
Soon warmer days will arrive

“It’s been difficult,
But I have found a new job,”
He says to his Dad

Donations for the food bank
Have been excellent this year

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