metaphor
The Little Bird’s Flight into the World
My fingers pinch her cheeks. It feels like the last time. Pigtails sprout out of her bob-cut hair, And her eyes become bigger, more innocent. I utter something between a laugh and a cry, Hoping my daughter can’t hear the pain in my voice. It feels like yesterday When I […]
All Art Is a Mirror
Every piece of art is a mirror. Some mirrors are ornamented by beautiful borders; Some mirrors are embellished by carvings on the shiny glass; Some mirrors have jagged edges and tainted panes; Some mirrors are cracked and covered with a thin film of dust; While some mirrors are so clear […]
Dear Happiness,
I see you sometimes, At the bend of the wall, as the corner of your flower-patterned dress flies away; Over the top of the multi-storied building, when the red polka dots of your balloons blink at me; Through the mass of thick swirling clouds, as the rays of your sunshine […]
