I close my eyes behind the bifocals, To hear better without being distracted twice— A single voice without accompaniments, The single path before it diverges. I must have heard the echo of a distant thud In mom’s womb in turbulent times, Between the end of the World War II And the beginning of the Korean … Continue reading Bifocals
Category: Memory
River
Leaving the long journey behind— The mountains, valleys, forests, The river, with a hint of anticipation, Hesitates at the threshold Before entering the sea. In the front is the ebbing tide, inviting it to come Deeper to further the journey. What’s out there? Where did the fragrance Of wood and flowers go? The blinding morning … Continue reading River
Looking for My Muse
In this divided world, At the ancient age of three-quarters of a century, Navigating back to the places looking for my muse, Where, when, and why… How about my poverty-stricken childhood With a wise grandma who fed me and loved me When mom was out of town looking for work, Or a uniformed schoolgirl believed … Continue reading Looking for My Muse
Ring of Fire 