Kamogawa
So what did you think you would find
You, standing on this bridge and glaring into the water
The sea carried the image of your face across the world
and offers it to you now
You told me, I am not looking for myself
that is trite as hell, and who am I anyway
Buddha told me there is no self
there is no I or me or you
only this moment where
I am standing over this water
and seeing your face
I see your face everywhere I go
You told me, I threw away my money
They don't use dollars here and
I can't buy what I need. I tried
to buy a map, but I can't read the damn thing---
just threw it away and started walking
Night falls and the city writhes onto its back
Bodies begin to flow across the bridge
gleaming with moonlight and sequins
You stand with your back against the current
and I find you there
arms outstretched
falling in
Copyright © Julia Cheng | Year Posted 2008
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