Damn it, love

Especially on rainy nights or afternoons, I like to pick up a pen and start writing something—whether it's poetry or songs. Every time I pass through a country or city, I instinctively begin focusing on writing or drawing. My 28 love poems represent a tearing apart, a refuge, or an indelible mark. Why not 40? Because in China, the number is considered extremely unlucky. In my culture, the number 8 also carries a lucky significance. I come from China but have lived in Germany for seven years now. If you’re stuck in a daily grind of commuting to and from work, or if the word “fun” is slowly disappearing from your vocabulary, you might want to give my poetry collection a read. If you’re in your fifties or sixties, I hope it helps you rediscover the passion of your twenties; if you’re in your thirties or forties, let it help you feel the fire of your youth; and if you’re in your twenties, just think of it as a lesson in love!