So Short, So Long

To Barbara, In Memory of Daniel

 

A life lost in its prime is so short.

A life touching others’ with kindness

Is so long.

 

The conversation was so short.

The joy and warmth lasted so long.

 

A happy lark bounced about on the lush lawn.

Some modest crows bathed away from sight.

Kitten’s friends,

Messengers of life

Visited briefly on a bright summer afternoon.

A green river in shade

Rippled to an endless destination.

 

短与长：纪念丹尼

-致献芭芭拉

 

短暂的生命

数不清的善行义举。

 

一面之交

生命的欢乐和温暖

久久萦绕心扉。

向善欢歌的云雀

在油绿的草坪上蹦跳。

目不及处

内敛的乌鸦淋水沐浴。

这些生命的信使，猫儿的伴侣

在这个刺目的夏日午后匆匆造访。

浓荫下的绿色河流

泛着涟漪涌向无边的尽头。