The First Song

Endless fields of spring 

stretch green to the horizon 

the air is rich 

with flower fragrance 


High among the branches 

miracles hatch

from within the fragile shells 

to join the world


And when the moment comes

the first pip breaks open a window 

a soft whisper quivers

“I am coming”


Then breaking free

a new life emerges    

soon it will fly to the sky      

singing its first joyful song

to the spring


By Shih-Fang Wang

From: United States