The Emperor’s Children

By Kristopher Hilding

The Emperor looks

over his children.

They are like fireflies,

going about the fields under the light of the moon.

They play. The emperor watches them

with a smile

on his face.

The Touch

By Kristopher Hilding

Walking along the path

of truth, let the wise man

touch your head.

He will reveal the

truth.

The bridge of destiny

The dragon of failure

The kiss of promise

These things

They come when childhood

says Farewell