Poetic Shutterbug

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!

Walking foreign steps to the rhythm of taiko the pulse of erhu dancing buddhas. Cantonese croonings lotus flower soft silk smooth operatic chants. Lanterns parade a welcome smile nameless faces yet known. Humid mist Eastern breeze incense fog scents of life. and the journey begins

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!