Poem
Song Xiaoxian
Bruises
at those times when I plunge into despairmy heart feels
pure, calm
sensitive and rich in heightened emotions
thanks to the cleansing power of tears
at present, having left despair far behind
happiness grows less distinct
nothing moves me any more
my heart is hard as stone
I like to think of this as toughness
but my body is covered all over in bruises
© Translation: 2005, Simon Patton
BRUISES
© 2005, Song Xiaoxian
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Bruises
at those times when I plunge into despairmy heart feels
pure, calm
sensitive and rich in heightened emotions
thanks to the cleansing power of tears
at present, having left despair far behind
happiness grows less distinct
nothing moves me any more
my heart is hard as stone
I like to think of this as toughness
but my body is covered all over in bruises
© 2005, Simon Patton
Bruises
at those times when I plunge into despairmy heart feels
pure, calm
sensitive and rich in heightened emotions
thanks to the cleansing power of tears
at present, having left despair far behind
happiness grows less distinct
nothing moves me any more
my heart is hard as stone
I like to think of this as toughness
but my body is covered all over in bruises
© 2005, Simon Patton
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