1. Parting
This poem was mentioned earlier, written for his wife Linda during a time of separation.
Parting
Parting is such sweet sorrow,
That I could die within a smile,
And live within a tear,
As a butterfly on wings of love,
Could only reach the sky.
Where I can see you,
But never touch you,
Could only wish for you,
But never hold you,
As we part,
So shall I die a thousand times,
To live again within your heart.
2. Boating on Lake Washington
This is one of Bruce Lee’s reflective poems about nature and life.
Boating on Lake Washington
The stillness in the water,
The beauty of the reflection,
The ripple of the waves,
Caused by the motion,
The peace that is so apparent,
The calmness that is so evident,
But all this only happens when
The water is still and calm.
3. The Dying Sun
This poem reflects Lee’s philosophical perspective on life and the passage of time.
The Dying Sun
The sun sets,
The shadows come,
The night falls,
The light fades,
The world cools,
And I too fade
Into another
Night.
4. The Dark Loneliness
This poem captures Bruce Lee’s feelings of isolation and the deep introspection that often comes with it.
The Dark Loneliness
Alone amid the clamor
Of a thousand hearts,
I yearn for the warmth of a single one.
But the silence of solitude
Fills the void
Where friendship once dwelt.