The Gathering



Shoots of rice waver
uncertain in the wind,
bending and rippling
green in dark water.
Sparrows, snipe
arrow-like, flit and glide
in fear of kites.
Beads of sweat
drip to slide, gleam slowly,
smear sideways, flowing
forward like hair
on a breeze auguring
a stronger wind,
signaling a need
for shelter from inclement
whether or when
the day will ever end.
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Submitted by on November 28, 2022

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Stanza Lengths 17

Hyunseo Allison Lee

My name is Hyunseo Allison Lee, a product of an interesting phenomenon. I have yet to attend high school in an English speaking country. But, I have been attending an international school in Korea and the almost required after-school-English programs since before I actually attended school. Needless to say, I have been immersed in English. My interesting status has not diminished my love of and for English. My love has become a burgeoning desire to weave words together to create something I humbly refer to as my poetry. And after accumulating a few pieces and throwing away many, I found myself seeking to share my art and self beyond the orbit of my friends, family, and teachers. I seek the validation that most authors strive for. As such, I have gulped several times and offer my soul(s) up for examination, preferably perusal and charity. Last year, one of my teachers told me I should appreciate my readers, and I do. Thank you for your time and effort. more…

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