Heart

Richie Tang

That sparkling stars,

why would they need clouds?

Though sometimes they will be covered,

they can’t decide,

it’s called relationship.

That glistening water,

why would they require duckweeds?

Although sometimes it will be stink,

It can’t stop,

it’s called love.

That strong and beating heart,

why would it still demand yours?

Though it’s already got its shape,

It can’t help,

it’s called destiny.

That always remained beautiful and perfect lady,

Why would she gave him a birth?

Although she knew he would affect her beauty.

She can’t refuse,

it’s called enchanted.

Waiting to Be Picked up

Richie Tang

One go, one come,

at last, no one left.

He’s sitting here waiting,

after an hour and hour,

and he’s still here.

No one’s here to talk,

no one’s here to smile,

sleepiness is convincing,

madness can’t stop refusing.

His fingers tap in a steady rhythm.

His face flushed a bright red,

it was not, ‘cuz of love.

His teeth grinded against each other.

His palms begin to sweat in anticipation.

Come on, hurry!

How long you want to torture him.

Music does not help him at all,

this moment, feel like hell.

The Grass Routine

Richie Tang

The wind is blowing,

you start shaking your head.

The wind is stopping,

you start standing straight.

Big storm is coming,

you dance with your body.

The rain, tick tack tock,

you are shining your green.

The rain has stopped,

you raise your head,

and stand your feet,

begin sing along.

My Happy

Richie Tang

Still remember when you were small.

You always bit me, cute and mildly,

wonder if you knew that I didn’t get hurt.

You looked me in the eyes,

make eye contact with me with your tail,

saying you were happy today so let’s hang out.

You love when I pat your head and your body.

You love sitting next to me without worries;

Just like right now you are living in the sky with happiness.

Good dog, good dog,

thank for being with me all this long.

You actually did not leave me,

you just moved to place that all the people can see your smile way up there.

Happy, Happy,

please don’t forget me,

don’t get lost in there,

hurry, hurry and find a fairy god,

and asked them to bless our family down here.

Happy, Happy,  

please don’t ever forget about me,

and your cousin,

your mother(My mother), your sister, your father,

you will always live inside our memory

forever and always.

Sea Day

Richie Tang

On the sandy path I walk.

My left hand side it’s a sea.

Hey my mother’s calling me.

But I’m walking toward the tree.

Ignore her just to be free.

People are enjoyed walking barefooting.

Along the coast of the edge of the sea.

What’s an ignorant monkey up over that tree.

Having fun with that coconut tree.

Don’t you care about the rising and falling of the sea.

Sitting there whistling

I look around, look far, look wide,

Look to the sky, and to the sand,

And to the sea.

Enjoy capturing this memory.

Spring Dream

Richie Tang

That year, that we went to that teeny-tiny mountain

and we passed that evergreen forest  

and we faced a very very beautiful waterfall

and you let your self flew with the sound of grasshoppers

we sang along and then we decided to scream

dear echo, we were not drunk.

This year, when you came to the front of my door again

there was a little bit embarrassment for let you see my panda eyes

you blamed me for not getting ready

but then you realized that it was still in summer

dear you, you are now drunk.

Today, it’s spring I’m sure it is

calling you to get ready for getting picked up

suddenly, something soft hits me in the head

no I am not drunk, I am not

and I wake up, it’s dream.

Mother to Son

Do you know?

Elephants have a long trunk, so they can catch wishes for you.

Peacocks have a beautiful tail, so they can remind you how beautiful you are.

Hippos have a big belly, so they can store your pain.

Do you see the eagle up there?

It flies high.

That’s how they measure your dignity.

Do you know?

You’re not alone.

You’re not on your own.

Elephants, peacocks, hippos, eagles.

These creatures have shown.

The sky has torn,

and you’ll be known.

Do you know?

The sky is bright, because it’s been lighting your path.

The sea is blue to hold your blues for you.

The earth is strong, yet it can’t drain all your strength.

You’re still strong,

you sure can still move on.

Your song’s just starting.

Do you know?

When She’s sad, she’s trying to please people.

He gets ignored, he is just too boastful.

Not being yourself is a big mistake.

Being dishonest is not getting away.

Be yourself! Just be it!

Live your life, Just live it!

Richie Tang

First English Poem That I Read

“Everyone is scared

of showing people

who they are,

But for you I would

go to the end of

the universe and

say it’s not so far.”

Michael Lottner