There is an origin story that I cannot know; it is mine.
There is an origin story that I must make; it is mine.
The Dog with the Flute in its Mouth negotiates heritage and the new life it takes on in the space of absence. The collection follows the journey of the narrator, the child and the Dog with the Flute in its Mouth as they search for the sound of a name and a way to return home. It represents a deep love that both creates and bears witness. Along their journey, they discover the stories of:
萍 Ping duckweed, wandering, traveling
梦 Meng dream
美 Mei beauty
爱 Ai love
红 Hong red, red thread
家 Jia family
Come home, please. Come home.
May our story become yours.