Snowman

    Translated by Joseph R. Allen

    I built a snowman

    At your front door

    To stand in my stead， waiting there

    In all its stupidity

    Then you buried your lollipop

    Deep into its snowy heart

    Saying this little sweetness

    Would perk it up

    The snowman did not smile

    Did not make a sound

    And then the bright spring sun

    Melted him away……

    Where is he now？

    Where is that candied heart？

    A bee buzzes

    Beside the small puddle of tears