Tag Archives: China

A Catfish Muddies A Clear Pond

Posted on May 5, 2012 by skyraftwanderer

Clear pond muddied by a red tail swish ~~~ A great ruler tends to melon patches on empty cloud peaks, shower of arrows over mulberry groves, birds of flame tumble, and tumble, the man whose forgotten the words speaks to … Continue reading →

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Spring Unfurls over Dusk Colour River

Posted on April 28, 2012 by skyraftwanderer

Ancient River In Long Ago Distance Moonlight spills from heavens depths into Dusk Colour River, pooling in the criss cross of beak marks lining grand old scales. Ninety years have left barbels frayed and white but they still seek out … Continue reading →

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Dragon Breath River

Posted on March 3, 2012 by skyraftwanderer

Left on Thatch Hut, In Departure Those poet recluses in ancient seclusion, it’s a whim beyond human space. Sail up to those immortal headwaters, verse runs free among maiden hair trees. Even leaves of duckweed can drift together again but … Continue reading →

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I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe…

Posted on February 4, 2012 by skyraftwanderer

Birds of flame spiral down from the sky near the Mulberry tree. I watched a bridge of magpies span the depths of the Star River… ~~~ Immortals riding cranes on the edges of Heaven. I watched dragons and whales rage … Continue reading →

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