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Read MoreChinatown Blues Teatime in Chinatown Where the old men play MahjongWhile reciting Lao Tzu over ramen noodlesWhose Tao is a Macau séanceFor spirits of ancestorsLike the memory of an opium den In a dream for a wizened apothecaryBearded in ashen...
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Love that comparison, my friend. I have heard of but not yet seen the Mr. Wong movies. Most grateful for your review. Love that the atmosphere came through for you. I thank you from my heart.
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Beautifully penned, John. Fantastic wordplay and incredible imagery my friend. Appreciate you.
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Thank you so much Damian. Very glad you enjoyed my wordplay and imagery. Appreciate you very much.
John
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Read More“You not from ‘round’ here, are you?” Sam turned to find a brown-haired mousy little girl peering over his shoulder. “How would you know that?” “I ain’t seen ya before. That means you...
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I’m so excited that you like this, Adagio! That means a lot to me! Thank you!
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Yeah, I try to give them a subtle familiarity! Thanks for reading, HJ!
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Read MoreA flock of sailing fiddlers flyDown flowing fountain in the skySeven-fold they fair my eyeAs life so faintly passes bySeven-fold the fearless fliersFinger through the fiery breeze,Symphonic plumage ever whiterFeathered phantom melodiesFlying, flying, never dyingTo each, the cool breeze...
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Lovely evocative work👍
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Thank you, Peter! I’m so glad you dropped by to read and tell me. Thanks for inviting me to be your friend!
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You’re very welcome.
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Read MoreI am giftedto your darknesspale in the star shadow galaxywith comet speedI fizzlea lightless stone,you and your universe carry meweightlesssoundlessmotionlessdraped in your planetary armsyour Saturn ringsyour angelic cosmic haloHeaven’s ambassadorThis Warthese blistering meteorsthese molten tears…shall I ever feel anythingbut...
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This made me think of those mystery/thriller Mr. Wong movies from the 1930’s-1940’s starring Boris Karloff or Bela Lugosi. Amazing detail and atmosphere. Great!