Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Poetry 2020complete | Page 114

Future Adventures of the Greater Bay Area - Cantonesia
Island School, Lam, Charlie - 14
I ponder upon my long-gone youth,
matching the pieces, recalling the truth.
But like a trammel with no net,
memories are conjured, but all is set.
Macau
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I scurry across the crowded casino,
serving and greeting with a fake soprano.
My high heels strike against the hard floor,
the cacophony of sounds makes it a chore.
A group starts chatting with inspired eyes,
about a grave risk, with a huge prize.
They usher me over, for someone to listen,
and invite me in, for my special opinion.
Hong Kong
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I am brought to a meeting, in a pricey resort,
ten minutes away from the busy airport.
I meet investors from around the world,
overlapping chatter twirled and whirled.
We begin talking about the new plan,
how to help thousands in a short span.
People agree, the project’s approved,
but there’s so much more for us to improve.
Guangdong
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