Half World Away Poem by Cigeng Zhang

Cheer up! You once said - Distance is nothing as long as we build up a hope within love, we are one - - - - Hope and love can bridge all distance- -A wonderful piece of poem ! !

A stunning write. Beautiful description of a long distance relationship. Air castles rainbow bridges moon pillows Distance is nothing Bravo is about all I can really say here Cigeng. Brilliant

This poem is a gem of precision and radiance. It shines all the way from Beijing to the Twin Cities. The imagery is subtly double-edged: When my sun rises/moon is your pillow is a lovely image, its beauty is breathtaking but it is also a painful image because it reminds the speaker of vast space that separates them. Virtual reality is described in traditional poetic language of air castes and rainbows but it doesn't make the separation any easier. The tender closing section shows maximum appreciation of a friend. It releases joy inside me. It's wonderful! !

What a beautiful piece! Vivid imagery and deep feelings well expressed. I love the zen in it and the flow. Especially the line Moon is your pillow. Thank you for sharing, Cigeng.