James Tian: Unruly Voice (poem)

Looking forward to a cool breeze,

In the scorching summer heat.

Like you bring a sweet feeling,

Beneficial for breathing,

Then borrow a seat,

From the streetlight on the street.

My heart turns cold and hot,

All because of the situation,

Strangers and acquaintances,

Are treated the same way.

Only space for meeting,

No time for loving each other,

Rough and indifferent,

I don't like it.

The reasons why this world turns gray,

It’s not the question given to me.

My heart is only enough,

To love everyone I know,

Then only enough to bless,

Those strange lives.

Come and go in the wind,

Free man,

Leaving my gaze,

On the interstellar space.

Come and go in the wind,

Infatuated guy,

With a loved one by my side,

But always hoping to turn,

Everyone into family.

Time by time,

Day by day,

Greet myself with smiles,

The swaying melody is deafening,

I really hope it can wake up all those pretending to sleep.

You can love me,

And my name’s Peace.