Chén Xī

Morning, Night

you whispered my name

when i hugged you tight.

My eyes are everything to you

and my nose,

perfectly shaped.

It’s how i was sculpted

by your

entity.

You hate darkness but you love me

for I am no darkness

- I am the light -

“Chén xī”

is the name you gave to me;

Chén xī

is the first ray of light

bathing the hospital room

i was the warmth in your womb.

i was born in the morning,

Chén xī is what I am for.

I am

Chén xī.

You love me.

Before we even met

you loved me generously -

but what do you know about me?

when you caressed my forehead and my cheeks

the soft touch of your hands became the chisel,

and i, i am the masterpiece of your maternal artistry

As i approached your eyes, your neck, your breast,

i approached you,

I love you.

You’re the first one i say that to

Let love be hope, for I am hope

let me love,

let me love you, with all you created for me.