poetry Chinese poetry – Gazing at a Waterfall on Mount Lu 6 Jul 20236 Jul 2023 Here I present a famous Chinese poem from the Tang dynasty by Li Bai (701 – 762). This post includes the original text, my transliteration into Middle Chinese pronunciation (Tang…
art… Prediction 1 14 Dec 20197 Jun 2022 In late-stage capitalism, wealth is no longer created by producing or manufacturing. Wealth is created by manipulating the prices of hyped-up stocks and commodities. Those who control the flow of…
poetry Possessed 28 Sep 201930 Oct 2019 Growing pains creep through my body Hidden fears attack my mind Before I dreamt of pride and glory Visions past were left behind Every morning same old story Disruptive voices…
poetry Fireflies (A Haiku) 23 Sep 201925 Sep 2019 Fireflies make their way To the quiet bamboo grove Beneath silver light By: Steven Tao Zheng
poetry Ivory Tower (A Haiku) 18 Sep 201920 Sep 2019 Ivory tower Apparitions of anguish Racing up the steps By: Steven Tao Zheng
poetry Wayfarer (A Haiku) 17 Sep 201920 Sep 2019 Wayfarer alone Footprints pressed against the snow Wandering afar By: Steven Tao Zheng
poetry Pigeons Bob Their Heads (A Haiku) 16 Sep 201920 Sep 2019 Pigeons bob their heads As they strut across the street On a rainy day By: Steven Tao Zheng
poetry The Kettle Whistles (A Haiku) 12 Sep 201920 Sep 2019 The kettle whistles On a cold autumn morning Brewing strong red tea By: Steven Tao Zheng
poetry Lone Red Leaf (A Haiku) 11 Sep 201920 Sep 2019 A lone red leaf falls Lost amidst the misty rain Settles on a pond By: Steven Tao Zheng