A Powerful Enough Telescope by Kongyin If I had a powerful enough telescope I’d look at the moon- To see how the Chinese Goddess Chang E, kills time in her Palace To see if the five-thousand-foot Cinnamon tree Is still tall and straight Also, to see if the jade rabbit Has produced the elixir of life? If I had a powerful enough telescope I’d look at Venus - To see if indeed a youthful looking elder Dwells there, determining When he’ll come to earth to judge Good and evil Or to see the stunning Love Goddess Or her naughty son Cupid Tossing his curly hair Flying around, shooting arrows indiscriminately If I had a powerful enough telescope I’d look at God of the Universe To see what he looks like Or in what fancy building he resides How he comes and goes with no trace How he playfully arranges my life, smiling But without a word In fact, if I had a powerful enough telescope I’d most like to see you, my love – Crossing mountains and torrents To be by my side Your rosy cheeks Your soft heart Your ocean-like gentle eyes Melting the snow encasing my heart Drop by drop |