Art / Hiroshi Watanabe ( Los Angeles, California )
Lotus, Haw Par Villa Gardens, Singapore
The Pen
Inky-hearted reed,
you trace a quest
along a lean road.
You round earth's curves,
chase sunlight.
You bleed
and words blossom.
Faithful follower,
once I had a whim
to reverse our order
and let you lead
down a hidden path.
In a clearing I saw
my heart's desire.
He turned and looked
at me with eyes
that startled words
into a flock of rising birds.
