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 lollipop¹

    Deep into its snowy heart

    Saying this little sweetness

    Would perk² 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