The Lanterns

Electricity is not that important
During the Moon Cake's Festival
A moonlit sky 
Moon cakes, lanterns, candles
Hollow darkness 
And a wavy flame will do
To children
A burnt lantern
Is an unforgetable event
And so is the tradition itself
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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