My Wall Poem by Cigeng Zhang

This poem displays an urgency which is so vivid I can feel the impatience of the poet inside myself. I too would want to collapse the distance and time separating me from the person who inspires such a rush of wonderful feelings. And they are wonderful - despite the frustration of being apart. I like the double tone of your poem, that is, the wall of pictures takes care, patience, time to do. But running parallel to these emotions is the wild desire for reunion. The tension between calm waiting and impatient waiting is remarkable. I can especially appreciate this poem because it voices my view of things as well.

Lovely poem, Cigeng. Fully reflecting the longing, yearning and nostalgia from the past. The wall in your poem subtlely symbolises the obstacle of being apart, whether due to the distance or other reasons. Have you thought of putting your poem into paras (paragraphs) , or perhaps your reason to have your poem in one stretch is to reflect your feeling?

I am Just under the wall so close so close so close I feel my heart is pounding Constantly to print your film - -Your films.....on my walls.- - -the lines so beautifully crafted with repetition of words to convey strong desire to be united with the object of love.A marvelous piece of poem .

But I know you're looking for the way back home I am just under the wall Could you please explain what you meant in these lines.. It feels like you meant some deeper emotions.

Wonderful expression.Nicely crafted poem dear poet.

Wonderful poem and a great read. Really liked the imagery that you make with your words it's amazing how much love can create and inspire the best poets.

No fancy decoration. Thanks for sharing.

I just read this and a couple of your other poems. There is a sweet sound in every line, with a personal voice that couldn't be mistaken for anyone else's voice. I'm not sure how you do it, because everything you say is simple, and it doesn't seem that you polished it again and again. When I contrast your lines with mine, I feel mine are sometimes overwrought and over-intellectualized, so there is something to learn from you.