Explain how tears are purposeful stars
Shed to replenish the universe
For thousands of years
Of peace.
Stephen A. Rozwenc, an American expat poet who resides in Thailand, shares his poem
Stephen A. Rozwenc is an American expat poet who resides in Thailand. He has published 6 collections of poetry. Four of his books are currently available on Amazon Books. In the last 12 years alone more than 300 of his poems have appeared in print journals and online venues in the United States, Europe, and Asia. 20 of his haiku poems will shortly appear in a bilingual anthology published in China. This anthology will be distributed in 16 Asian countries. He has also published a collection of translations of famous Russian poets in collaboration with Victor Peppard, a Russian language, literature, and culture professor from the University of South Florida. In addition, there are presentations on his YouTube channel with him reading his poems.
This way and that
This way and thatMy inner eye and I
Pedal our meditation bicycle
To the happenstance ad infinitum
Temple.
Whiny motorbikes
Zoom by us like giant mosquitos
Buzzing chaos.
We slowly approach the temple
Where we can listen
To dead Buddhist monks.
Explain how tears are purposeful stars
Shed to replenish the universe
For thousands of years
Of peace.
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