Poem: Lantern

Trying to walk straight, but the path is curved,
Fallen tree branches block the trail.
Who is at fault when one of us fall,
Man's eyes are blind in the dark of night.

But I'll look for you, I won't let you down,
I'll keep my promise, and I won't give up.
I'll try my best to let you understand,
Where eyes cannot see, the heart can.

The vicious Chinese policemen curse and fight,
This innocent practitioner whose on a hunger strike.
They said they'd force-feed him until he dies,
Then his death would be reported as suicide.

Dear Chinese friend, you have a good heart,
But the truth is concealed in a web of lies.
I cannot blame you, my lantern sparks,
Even if you stumble backwards into the dark.

I'll look for you, I won't let you down,
I'll keep my promise, and I won't give up.
I'll try my best to let you understand,
Where eyes cannot see, the heart can.