The Wind Chimes and the Drum

Bob Choi

13 April 2012

The “Wind Chimes”:

I search the air far and near

for wailing gusts or gentle breezes.

Tell the world how I feel

about issues important to me.

Express my views on what I care

in sweet melody or cacophony.

All I ask

is that you lend me your ears!

The “Drum”:

I put myself inside a box

fully enclosed and bounded really tight.

See nothing and pretend not to hear

any social ills or injustice.

Mind my own business

and keep to myself.

Never make a sound

unless someone beats on me!