Paul Hartal Poems

Once upon a time a pessimist and an optimist
had a profound discussion. And at the end
of their conversation, the pessimist left
cheerfully whistling and filled with rosy hope;
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Boy, you are different:
You are hairy and tiny but have six legs and five eyes.
And wow, your four wings move at thousands of times
per minute. I wish I could sense how you see the world?
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Two jolly, playful balls
march on an unbidden road;
enjoy a happy episode
until the night falls.
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Let me start this story with a magic trip
to one of the most exciting places on Earth:
Xi'an.
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Once upon a time there was
a beautiful royal garden in Chang'an,
the capital city of China.
Empress Wu Zetian (624-705)liked to walk
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'You are not here', said the Porcopine.
'But I am here', protested the Octopus.

'Well, are you in New York? '
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