Cumquats

The cumquats have grown ripe
Plump and juicy
But I eat them alone.

Oh! I am alone now
My lover is gone away;
His journey is long and hard.

The moon wanes and
Venus sparkles to her.
Does he see them as well?

The days shine brightly
Warming and growing longer
But I sit in the sun alone.

Come back soon my love;
Come back well and safe,
So I can love you again.

We will sit in the sun
Eat cumquats and watch the moon grow:
Together.

18 Aug 2009
wriiten when W went to China