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Triste, Triste
In the space between love and sleepwhen heart mourns in its prisoneyes against shoulder keeptheir blood-black curtains tight.Body rolls back like a..
©  Gwen Harwood
Last Meeting
Shadows grazing eastward meltfrom their vast sun-driven flocksinto consubstantial dusk.A snow wind flosses the bleak rocks,strips from the gums their..
©  Gwen Harwood
Anniversary
So the light falls, and so it fellon branched leaved with flocking birds.Loght stole a citys weight to swellthe coloured lofe of stone. Your..
©  Gwen Harwood
Barn Owl
Daybreak: the household slept.I rose, blessed by the sun.A horny fiend, I creptout with my father's gun.Let him dream of a childobedient..
©  Gwen Harwood
In The Park
She sits in the park. Her clothes are out of date.Two children whine and bicker, tug her skirt.A third draws aimless patterns in the dirtSomeone she..
©  Gwen Harwood
Epitaph on General Gordon
WARRIOR of God, man's friend, and tyrant's foeNow somewhere dead far in the waste Soudan,Thou livest in all hearts, for all men knowThis earth has..
©  Gwen Harwood
A Wish for the Lunar Year
I wish you joy, I wish you peace,May all your troubles find release.May golden luck and laughter stay,And guide your heart in every way.May every..
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The Promise of a New Year
Each year begins with hope and cheer,A promise bright, both far and near.The Lunar New Year softly says,“Be brave, be kind, through all your..
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The Festival of Spring
The winds grow warm, the flowers bloom,The new year chases off the gloom.The markets shine with red and gold,As tales of luck and joy are told.We..
©  Lunar New Year
Lanterns of Hope
Lanterns drift across the night,Softly glowing, pure and bright.Each one carries dreams untold,Of peace, of joy, of hearts of gold.They float so..
©  Lunar New Year
A New Moon Rises
A new moon rises, soft and high,Painting silver in the sky.The old year fades without regret,The new one comes — our hearts are set.We clean our..
©  Lunar New Year
The Dance of the Dragon
The dragon moves from street to street,Its shining scales, a sight so sweet.It twists and turns with pride and grace,Bringing good luck to every..
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The Spirit of the Lunar Year
The moon shines bright on this new night,The sky is calm, the stars are light.The world begins its dance again,With joy and peace for every..
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Wishes for the Year
May luck be strong and dreams come true,May every day bring something new.With laughter bright and hearts sincere,I wish you joy all through the year!
©  Lunar New Year
Family Reunion
Around the table, side by side,With joy and love we beam with pride.Old stories told, new dreams begin,With family warmth, the year steps in.
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Spring Arrives
Flowers bloom and hearts are gay,Winter’s chill has gone away.The world awakes in colors bright,The Lunar New Year feels just right.
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The New Moon’s Promise
A silver moon begins to shine,A year of hope, a year divine.With family love and laughter near,We welcome in the Lunar Year.
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The Dragon’s Dance
The dragon dances through the street,With drums and music, loud and sweet.It brings good fortune, joy, and light,And fills our hearts with pure..
©  Lunar New Year
Red Envelopes
Red envelopes full of cheer,Bring good luck for the whole year.A little gift, a happy smile,Brings blessings that will last a while.
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The Lunar New Year Comes
The moon is bright, the stars all cheer,It’s time to welcome the brand-new year!Lanterns glow in red and gold,Stories of joy are once more told.
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Chinese New Year
 By Lynda HullThe dragon is in the street dancing beneath windows   pasted with colored squares, past the manwho leans into the phone booth’s red..
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A Time for Hope
Lunar New Year is not only the start of a new calendar year but also a time to dream and hope. People believe that what they do at the beginning of..
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Family and Togetherness
One of the most special things about Lunar New Year is spending time with family. No matter how far people live, they try to return home for the..
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The Spirit of Celebration
Lunar New Year brings a spirit of joy and hope. People dress in new clothes, visit friends, and share good wishes. Streets are decorated with bright..
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Traditions of Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is full of beautiful traditions. People decorate their homes with red lanterns and banners, because red is a lucky color that..
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