Poetic Shutterbug

Photo taken in Kowloon, Hong Kong in 2008 Poem written by me in March 2005 New Year's Day In Kowloon With an air of baked yams and charcoal stir fried chestnuts the bustling side streets come alive this new day the rooster crows. Temple Street bargains it's way through tourists. Bamboo, china dolls, fu dog hawked with an Eastern flair good fortune and piety. The lion dances with a deafening roar chasing evil spirits from Kowloon Park. Families gather along Nathan Road, children adorned in their finest red and gold kimono spun silk and satin laced. They gather the feast dim sum, chow fan, Peking duck and wash away the old year with Chinese tea, sake, Tsingtao Yin Yang. Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Photo taken by me in Hong Kong 2008 Red Lanterns Oh, how they kiss the winds With a cultural embrace. A harmonious balance Alights the promenade Feng Shui. An escape to tradition A journey of peace And silent affirmation. The cleansing of spirit and home, Red Lanterns Await the dawn Of the Lunar New Year. Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Red Lanterns Oh, how they kiss the winds With a cultural embrace. A harmonious balance Alights the promenade Feng Shui. An escape to tradition A journey of peace And silent affirmation. The cleansing of spirit and home, Red Lanterns Await the dawn Of the Lunar New Year. Gong Xi Fa Cai!