Words giving nearness of thoughts -
even transmitting warm feelings
worthily symbols of fullness
present satisfaction and comfort
but never can gain completion

With words we are seeking
to grasp sense of nearness
to embrace ones wholeness
arms reaching into empty space
but my heart turns back to itself

Can I find the magic word
which ends all desperate longing
gives peace to my mind
and smoothens my feelings?
It seems so near and might be far

By expressing myself -
empty spaces are filled
glimpses of joy and nearness
magic coloured encounter
with my muse and my self

BeiYin
13. Nov. 96