in the north
Beggars wander on both sides of the Yellow River.
Wandering on both sides of the railway
in the north
Beggars use the most annoying voice
Crying out in pain
Said they were from the disaster area.
From the battlefield
Hunger is terrible.
It deprives the elderly of their humanity.
Young people learn to hate.
in the north
Beggars use stubborn eyes
Staring at you.
See if you are eating.
And the way you pick your teeth with your nails
in the north
The beggar held out a hand that would never retract.
Black hands
I want a copper coin.
For anyone
Even a soldier who can't afford a penny.