Snowman

　　by Gu Cheng

　　 Translated by Joseph R. Allen

　　 I built a snowman

　　 At your front door

　　 To stand in my stead， waiting there

　　 In all its stupidity

　　 Then you buried your lollipop

　　 Deep into its snowy heart

　　 Saying this little sweetness

　　 Would perk it up

　　 The snowman did not smile

　　 Did not make a sound

　　 And then the bright spring sun

　　 Melted him away......

　　 Where is he now？

　　 Where is that candied heart？

　　 A bee buzzes

　　 Beside the small puddle of tears