This week, Taiwan-based writer Yang Du shared a touching poem that uses the image of a vigilant cat to explore the bond between a mother and her child. ❤️
In the verse, he recalls childhood farewells at the station in Taipei, where his mother would watch him go and say, "Make sure you come back. Don’t make me wait like a cat, always watchful." 🐱
Even after he grew up and traveled abroad for work, his mother’s vigil never wavered. She remained in his memories—a cat longing for his return and dreaming of the day he’d massage her weary shoulders.
After she passed away, the roles reversed. Now it’s his turn to wait—like a cat—for her to visit him in his dreams. The poem captures that bittersweet dance between loss and memory under a moonlit sky. 🌙
Whether you’re moving away for study, chasing career goals, or remembering loved ones, Yang Du’s words remind us that love transcends distance and time. Let its simple, feline metaphor warm your heart. 💖
Reference(s):
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