Soe Nay Lynn
The back of his
Sleek black head
Craning inquisitive, curious — through the window
Captures passing voices
At once mischievous, mirthful
But pressed
“I record those people of the night”
A photograph entitled, The Real Burma
(A postcard to the generals)
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