MOTHER TEA AND CALLIGRAPHYThis poem was written in dedication to renowned calligrapher D. Battumur, and highlights his unique philosophy around calligraphy. The late Battumur f...
WHEEL OF TIMETime comes flying, flying in
Time leaves flying, flying off
In my mindless wandering, time comes flying in
Babying the brown steppe, Mother Earth engorges
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THE MOON RISES OVER AN OLD TEMPLEWhen the moon rises over an old temple,
its fleeting rays gild the ancient finials.
The wind grieves across the holes of the bamboo flute,
brings the sadness...
WRITTEN ON THE CEILING
Fire swords conquer enemies
Fine brushes win hearts.
My blade has let history be,
Instead I have seized my brush.
Audio Recording of “The Swallows”Returning from afar, swallows in flocks
Embrace the tales of the gentle, tranquil steppe.
The waters of eternity were spilt into the yellow steppe’s pal...
LETTER WRITTEN FROM THE WILD STEPPEIf you say you’d understand Mongolia’s wild steppe,
if you say you’d look upon someone else,
we’ll draw up the cart outside a nomad&rs...
THE WAY OF THE WORLD - 2He always lies in wait for his next bloodthirsty opponent
The upcoming battle stalks him everywhere
Though they emerge with their lives, they don’t fi...
THE SONGThe song upon your lips
is upon the hills,
the song upon your lips
encompasses the world.
THE SKYThe sky, broad like a basket for gathering dung,
above the gathered people,
and when the people are singing,
the great sky is calm.