Narrative of the Year of Rat

Narrative of the Year of Rat

February is like a fierce tiger dashing down the mountain
The trees and the grass were startled
The water in its inherent posture, ran and forgot
People became trapped animals roaring for their inner beasts

The streets have never been so lonely
Cherry blossoms do not understand the spring rain's pain
The old Yellow Crane is sobbing
for seeing too many sudden and hasty farewells 

Those who crossed the quarantine zone were innocent
Liars claimed to innocent too
The whistleblower that pricks the hypocrite has reached heaven
Conscienceness spreads its wings

The elegy should be allowed to precede the hymn
Dark shadows should exist in the sun
March is like the thunder, all beings awaken
Some mourn, others celebrate
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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