To Practice the Rhythms

To Practice the Rhythms is one in a part of an attractive new Chinese poetry series, translated by the leading poet and translator Ouyang Yu. This collection features a number of poems in both Chinese and English from the award-winning writer Shu Cai. The covers are part of a beautiful series by Sydney-based Chinese artist Zhao Baokang.   

Three Years
the land, extending itself, makes
one turn after another, spitting
village after village, till it gives
its cold light to the gaping grave...