Cynthia Zhang
Written on May 10, 2016
Cruise
In Commemoration of Professor Shel Stryker
A white cruise ship arrives
On a fine day of May 4
To welcome Shel,
After his journey of a life time
Beginning with his late wife
On the North Sea.
Rays from the cruise
Enliven the world,
Tinge lovers’ eyes with hues of affection,
And touch the chord of the heart
With melody played by nymphs
Living in the North Pole on a crystal violin.
The cruise ship of Shel’s love
Once visited a warm corner
In a Bloomington hall
Reflecting an afternoon sun
Squeezing in through the glazed glass
With apologetic anxiety for attention.
The cruise ship of Shel’s devotion
Followed Shel
Through the darkness of
Despair and depletion
To recovery after recovery.
When their day comes,
The white cruise of two people
Sets sail
For a new life.
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