Chapter 21 long-legged mosquito
long-legged mosquito
To keep civilization from sinking,
lost the war,
Tell the dog to be quiet, tie up the pony,
chained to a distant post;
Our Lord put Caesar in his tent,
The map was spread before him,
His eyes were numb, and he supported his chin with one hand.
Like long-legged mosquitoes flying over rivers,
His mind slid in silence.
In order to set fire to the sky-high towers,
Let men recall that face,
Walk lightly, if you must,
In this lonely place.
One is a woman, three is a child, she thinks
no one sees; practice with both feet
learned on the street
Gypsy dance steps.
Like long-legged mosquitoes flying over rivers,
Her thoughts slid in silence.
In order for young girls to find
The first Adam in their hearts,
Shut the doors of the pope's church,
Don't let those kids in.
reclining on that scaffolding
Michelangelo.
Gently, lighter than a mouse,
His hands turned back and forth.
Like long-legged mosquitoes flying over rivers,
His thoughts slid in silence.
(Translated by Zhou Yingxiong)