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Chen-ou Liu

Here and Now

My eyes follow the lines of the dates carved into her heart-shaped headstone.

“Eternally young, she enjoyed every moment to the fullest. To her, life was too short. There was no rewind, no replay. She poured herself out. . . in devotion to life’s fleeting moments of beauty. . . that float in the air like fireflies. . .” Her favorite uncle, his face stricken with grief, tries his best to continue the speech in a steady voice.

blossom rain. . .
we freeze at the sound
of a distant siren 

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About the Author

Chen-ou Liu is the author of two award-winning books, and his tanka and haiku have been honored with many awards. To see his work, visit Poetry in the Moment.