the winter anthology
Vol. 9
John Yau
after meng hao-jan
Every Friday I carry home a small bird
Upon which I lavish all my attention
Neither green nor red hilltops lure me
I do not speculate about ceaseless wonders
Those passing overhead can see
In winter I drink tea by the window
Stars shine through my reflection
Occasionally I go out and see if I might
Find another remote and insubstantial form