by Colin W. Campbell

Lanterns over Skyvilla
in the wet monsoon,
in old songs of China
under a Borneo moon.

In the wet monsoon
clouds over Kuching.
Under a Borneo moon
even the wind can sing.

Clouds over Kuching
in old songs of China.
Even the wind can sing
lanterns over Skyvilla.

Editor’s Note on Under a Borneo Moon:

Under a Borneo Moon is not Colin W. Campbell’s first piece in Eastlit. The following pieces of work have appeared in earlier Eastlit issues:

• Santubong Haiku appeared in Eastlit February 2013.
• Three Pantoums were in Eastlit April 2013.
• The Sarawak Club was in Eastlit September 2013.
• Another Three Pantoums were in Eastlit November 2103.
• Three Haiku and the Hornbill at Damai Central appeared in Eastlit March 2014.
• Damai Moon featured in Eastlit July 2014.
• Viewpoints From Skyvilla Residences was in Eastlit January 2015.
• Gold Moments appeared in Eastlit May 2015.