Aurelia

Emperor

I am about to approach
the three year old emperor.

My body is in fear when I see his face
even though I should not be tompted by him.

I feel no matter how strong I am and how little he is
he will always overpower me.

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Playing with the Moon (after Li Bai)

The moon so bright
when I step it makes a light
clink - clink - clink sound
witch rings through my ears
so astoundingly.
With no mistake
I take
my time while we
jump into glory.

* * * *

Translating Wang Wei

Not see
Not hear
but a voice, a sound
deep in the forest.
It shines. I go to it
but I cannot seek it out.

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