The Colors of the Lanterns
/When I was very young
before I could grasp the meaning
of life and death
I was taught to connect …
By Shih-Fang Wang
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Light My Lantern
/When life seems darkest, call…
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I am horribly lost and need immediate assistance.
My world seems dark, damp, and depressing.
Do I use a kerosene lamp or a storm…
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreJailhouse Love
/…this goes, I've seen it before.
I'll put in the time and you'll walk out the door.
I've always been good at supporting the cause,
standing up to the system…
By Simple Sue
Read MoreLantern Festival
/When the fervor
of the Lunar New Year’s celebration fades
and the flamboyant firecrackers fall silent
my heart already …
By Shih-Fang Wang
Read MoreForest Hike
/Hiking using lanterns…
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We started out at twilight.
Our plan was to hike all night.
Each one of us had a …
By Debby Hackbarth
Read MoreStage Echoes
/When the applause ends
The footlights fade
And the curtain falls
Let one solitary …
By Mike Turner
Read MoreLost In the Real World
/Looking around like Alice in Wonderland
Feeling like I’m sinking in quicksand
Searching for something I recognize—
The Hatter, the Rabbit, or a …
By Simple Sue
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