Short Henceforward Poems

An unconditional love will be my reward
                         The one and only that proves his love henceforward

                                True love is an exhilarating feeling state
                              Open your arms to a wonderful bliss instate














12-7-2015...

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the lack of empathy 

Old people are made to feel 
it is their duty to die and give 
room for a new generation 
of fewer and fewer births 
The right to abortion is, by law
every woman's right 
Henceforward survivors will
have shining bikes, playground
is of a past not revisited 
A world inhabited by monsters




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Don't laugh at turbid winter-wine brewed by farmers,
In an abundant year there is plenty of food for visitors.
The pathway along hills seems to run into a dead end,
There pops up a village amidst the willows and flowers.
Dressed in ancient simplicity, playing the flute and drum,
The farmers are rehearsing for the Spring Ritual Prayers.
I wish I could  henceforward visit the village anytime, 
Walking with a stick and calling on the austere villagers. 

(Tran.)...

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