Poetry
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Poem: Behind Coldest Walls
2005-06-11Behind coldest walls Millions illegally detained, tortured, sleep deprived and more. From forced- labour camps, Brainwashing centres and jails, China’s innocent captive Behind the tightest of doors. -
Poem: Abound
2005-06-10Unfurling sailsAgainst endless travails,Vessels to resplendent shores. -
Poem: Tiananmen - One Day Spring Time
2005-06-05 -
Exploring Tang Dynasty Poetry: “My Villa at Mount Zhongnan” by Wang Wei
2005-06-02Wang Wei loved mountains and forests. He often took lengthy strolls in the woods alone to experience the feeling of being an integral part of the nature. It must have been a very beautiful and profound feeling, but Wang Wei found it hard to share it with others who were not in the same realm. This must be why Wang Wei wrote, “I savor the pleasant feelings with no one.” What he was truly saying is: “If only I could share this wonderful feeling with someone!” -
Poem: The Great Leap Backward
2005-06-01Revolutions etched in tides of blood, Terror at the heart of its control. From atheistic slandering, societal dismantling,Corrupting China to its very soul. -
Poem: Above the Clouds
2005-05-31Here, to see above the clouds,Beyond any darkened sky. To expose my shadows to the light of day, Ascend myself ever high. -
Poem: Tempered
2005-05-28More pure than diamond,Rock-solid as granite,Our righteous thoughtsTo further cultivate. -
Poem: Thresholds
2005-05-27Crossing thresholds,Journeys ever wide,Traversing steepest mountainsBeyond darkness and divide. -
Poem: Subsiding
2005-05-26The ‘old forces’ subsiding,Their stranglehold releasing,Poisoning precious hearts no more. -
Poem: Destined Light
2005-05-25Here, unveiling my heart,Every horizon to unfold,Nearing its destined lightA dawn wondrous to behold! -
Poem: A Boundless Light
2005-05-24I breathe the sunAnd new horizons to come,Awaken my heart ever wide. -
Poem: A True Story
2005-05-20My friend bought new shoes that were a nice sight, But their side stitching did not run so deep, And rain water into her socks did seep. All “Made in China,” I thought in hindsight. -
Poem: Vanquished
2005-05-14A spectre that lurks in the shadows,Breeding terror under its reign.With talons having torn at many a heart, Its stranglehold now beginning to wane. -
Poem: The First Day of the Future
2005-05-1313 years ago the future began,One Man came for all and put out his hand;Offering not title, fame, gain nor wealth,But the selfless path, true spiritual health. -
Poem: Coming to Fall
2005-05-11For the sake of all beingsAnd new worlds to comeThe ‘Great Law’ encompassing all.