Long Xiao Poems

XIAO LING
CHINA LIGHT 

Xiao Ling, did bring light into the shadows
of my days, days living in the shallows
of a love I could never get to know,
for the one I loved so, could never show
for more...

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One Week ?

Could be all there is?
Maybe a day, an hour, just a moment,
then what was, no longer is,
what could have been, never can be.
All becomes lost to the fears,
the uncertainties,
one harbours inside their head,
the...

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the Yuguang Island is quiet and peaceful 
the sunset tower made from the washed up woodwork and string
along the coast of Tainan elicits a sense of awe and beauty 
the colorful sky, the waves on...

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XIAO LING

I wish I knew you well ?, I wish I knew what is in your heart ?
I stepped out of my bleak, four cornered room on Sunday.
I stepped out from my sterile four walled...

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My Gorgeous Lotus Blossom !!!

There is not a day - glorious or gloomy - that goes by
where visions bloom, of your beauty, fill my eye.

After these empty, four years, my heart still burns.
After these empty,...

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A LOVELY BABY BOY
(For Supei, Yong Chye, Hock San
and all family and friends)
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A special day for all to know:
A baby boy in early hours,
A lovely way to shine and show,
A time for joy both yours...

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WOE

The colour of my today's, is Sorrow.
Heart ache will not leave me, not even tomorrow!
I have really done it this time!
There are no words in this rhyme
strong enough to dissipate
what I have said to alienate.
I...

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A FIRST !
BIRTHDAY

I saw the Ghost, of thirty seven years
let go of, set free, smiles, laughter, no tears.
I watched, as you glowed in the light of life, 
letting go of, what caused you so much...

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A VISSION !!!
An illusion ???

Upon Great Gossamer Wings She, did glide.
From heavens so deep, where She did hide .
Across rich Picasso, blue skies,
She, fills every fiber of my Visual Cortex.
Blinding wisdom - these tired, old,...

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A POEM IN NEED
ONE I AM UNABLE TO FILL

Xiao Ling, is a poem that needs to be written.
Xiao Ling, is a poem that I would love to write.
Her inner / outer beauty - with, I...

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HEAVEN WAS VISIBLE FOR A MOMENT 

There was this brief moment in time.
You, where the essence that lit up for me, heaven.
You, shone so bright, You, made my life so sublime.
There where no ghostly shadows
to...

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What is in a Name ! ?
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I have been walking the hallways of, and have to say,
" this has been one long and very Blue Monday. "
I think of the Beauty in your name Xiao...

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The flower that blooms in adversity 
is the most rare and beautiful of all

— Mulan

EARTHBOUND

a miniature rose
beauty in beholder’s eyes —
golden lotus springs

3/5/2021

From wikipedia: There are a number of stories about the origin of foot...

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Valentines

?? xinxi ??xinxi? wo ? zi
  
I know Xiao Ling, that I should not be doing things like this !!!
You, being the last great love of my life, I cannot resist
I gave my heart...

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THE GIFT from CHINA 

In the flickering candle light,
a thousand year old legend
comes to life, caught in my sight
Beauties You brought for my delight.
I watch them radiate as they vibrate, dance
before me, bringing thoughts of...

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Xiao Ling,

This black, wet night, you, a sad song, to me, did sing,
as I spent a painful hour on the outside of your tears,
wiping, kissing them dry, and wondering why?, what fears?,
did bring to the...

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Stars still twinkle
With moon mingle
Suddenly dawn breaks red
The chilled air wraps
And penetrates core
But relaxes at same time
It surrounds all of life
Good emotions restored     

Poetry form: xiaoshi-xiao means poetry, shi means little

There...

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Reminiscing

There are hours when I still long to hold you in my arms.
I feel strong, thinking about what I know of your charms.
Constantly living with these feelings gives one cause for alarm
but as reality would...

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