To be a Tree (2022)

To Be a Tree.

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If there is an afterlife, I would like to be a tree,
Standing forever, neither sorrows nor joys.

Half is buried in the soil peacefully,
Half is floating on air delightfully;
Half throws the shade for passerbys' cool,
Half enjoys the sunshine.

Quiet still and proud.
Never rely on, never look for.

If there is an afterlife, I would like to be a breeze,
That moment could be an eternity.

No sentimental feelings, no affectionate eyes.

Half wanders in the rain,
Half travels in spring scenery;

When I feel lonely, I just go far away alone,
Sweeping all soft miss,
never yearn, never love.
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Some netizens first claimed this Chinese poetry's authorship to the Chinese Legend writer and poet Sanmao and later clarified it as a rumor. But the anonymous poet(s) presented us with this poetic idea and attitude about life, the afterlife, feeling, emotion, nature, wind, trees, and .etc, which all encouraged this generative piece to happen.