Merry Christmas

by Yani Tan
(Yuncheng, Shanxi, China)

Silently, I see the clouds moving through the azure blue sky,
Coldly, I feel the wind blowing through the whole city,
Busily, I watch the crowd bustling by,
Happily, I hear the firecrackers bursting,
Still, I stand in front of my window,
Memorizing...
It's Christmas, it's a new year!
I hear some kids shout with laughter,
They run away with their happy steps.
Christmas comes,
Vacation comes,
Pleasure comes,
You haven't come...
I have your picture,
Holding it close,
Taking a deep breath,
I close my eyes,
Trying to smile,
Slightly, I said,
A Merry Christmas to you, dear.


2008.12.25