poetry-magazine阿拉善右旗走笔—曼德拉山脉岩画By Wen Gu黑色的岩石上,雨珠碎裂青色的岩石上,星星一滴一滴溅落一千年、一万年,古老的风在唱:“一万个、一千个,相似的夜晚”骆驼的背后,有历史的风暴升起山羊的唇角,留着沙葱花的清香别问我们祖先们的秘密闪电已经刻在… Related Audio History & PoliticsRelationshipsFamily & AncestorsArts & SciencesPainting & Sculpture
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