Columbia

My friend: Ursa Minor

I spent my days

For night to come

To send my lonely eyes to visit you

Last night you were not alone

Not anymore: Another constellation was near you

More vivid, more shiny with a shape as a heart

I counted the stars: 7 and so bright

And I felt them so close

I asked you the name

You gave me: Columbia

You winked and said:

You are not alone with Columbia

I was startled

Sent my eyes around on earth

And saw millions of wet eyes

Sending homage to Columbia

Then I knew

Columbia was nothing but eternality of 7 human dreams

To be remained near you forever and a day.

Katayoon Hadizadeh

Los Angeles

02/02/2003