The 'nian'. Poem by SY Wong ...

The 'nian'.



The big 'Nian' is running
into the wilderness of the night
just by the sound of a cracker

it's tummy is big
it's steps uneven

The fire light of the crackers is bright
it lights up the night sky
cheers and peers buddy,
the shouts of new beginnings

Who cares whether in a year's time the 'Nian' reappears!

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When i heard stories about of the 'Nian' told by my mother, i got chickened out, thinking it is real...
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