She was born a creature of finely tuned antennas A slight change of her mother’s mood A head tilt from her mate A twitch in her father’s eye Her whole world would vibrate How does such a creature Teeth out what’s her own? Her emotion is soaked and marinated Along with others’ secrets She is… Read More: Signals – A Poem »
Dear readers, I am picturing you holding a cup of coffee and snuggling with your beloved on a lazy Sunday morning. We need to add a warm, cozy blanket in there. Fall is here. Folks are getting ready for Halloween. I have to be honest, I miss summer. I can’t promise I won’t repeat this… Read More: How’s Life? – October 2020 »
My paternal grandpa’s name is 郑锡盛 (rare metal flourishes) My maternal grandpa’s name is 蒋生财 (creating good fortune) My mom’s name is 蒋淑丽 (a fine lady of beauty and wisdom) My dad’s name is 郑成国 (building a strong nation) My name is 郑晓宇 (trying to get to know the universe) The men in my family… Read More: Good Names »
A blue steel Wrecked by the ocean weaves Lost at sea Carrying a ship of Unconscious sailors Aiming at shore In their linked dream Kids are calling Daddy Look at my castle Daddy! Look! A tiny hand pulling Women gently caress Their coarse hair Over and over A soft moan A kiss on the neck… Read More: Blue Steel »
Dear Readers, How are you? It is back to school season. With California burning and the pandemic renewed for another season, life goes on. I think about the firefighters, the doctors, the nurses, the farmers, the teachers, people who are gluing our lives together. Thank you. I chatted with my mailwoman the other day. My… Read More: How is life? – September 2020 »
Yes / No Do you have a favorite dress? Do you have enough food to eat? Do you have access to clean water? Do you have a safe place to sleep? Do you have warm and loving relationships? How about a fulfilling career? Do you feel confident and secure about your skills? Are you valued… Read More: Three »
1) Freedom You chase freedom to the west To the east Back again You chase diligently Shift Twist Jump Run Laugh Cry Fall You stand up You keep Chasing Your body doesn’t know what Freedom feels like Freedom Is your Limitless prison 2) Tree and Her Bury me Under a pine tree One with a… Read More: Three for You, Tree and Him »