鳥

Un-singing Bird
不會歌唱的鳥/李魁賢

At first, it was just out of curiosity
observing the erection of steel framework
then the accomplishment of whole building

By day at the window, it displays terrible wolf teeth
by night at the window, it dances with devilish sharp claws
toward our nests

Because anxious our vocal cord is gradually stiffened
like a hollow old tree
Hence, people broadcast extensively :
The oscine is a kind of bird un-singing

1969