Whispering

by Nuong Kim Nguyen

Infinitely long the river runs soft and cool

Sounds of ferrying sampans against the water at sunset relax and resemble songs

Shooting into the space above

Singing of marvelous change

Only we know

Only we're here

Thoughts of love that gnaw and torment

Each leaf rustles and blooms silky velvet, tender green

Eyes sparkle clear and sharp

Standing near, beating hearts

Earth and wind surge

Emotions swirl

His whole life he searches deep in memories

From the very beginning, from morning to now

Darling...

That which he longs for

And could not be said

This poem speaks for him