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.