A Distant World
written by: Shih-Fang Wang
When the clock strikes one after midnight
he still wanders the empty streets
passing long stretches of closed shops
streetlights illuminate his way
heavenly stars watch over him
Aimlessly he strolls along
not knowing
where his destination lies
not worrying about going astray
No fear of leaving his home
no tear for losing his family
the world has become so distant to him
or perhaps he has distanced the world
As the hours pass
the anxiety of his family deepens
they run in every direction
searching for him—
who left his memory behind
After retirement from medical profession in 2016, I shifted gears and started to write poems. Through expressing emotions, depicting humanity, exploring life and nature with poems I have gained more insights into my inner and outer worlds.
Latest posts by Shih-Fang Wang (see all)
- A Distant World - June 12, 2026
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