Clouds of smog cover the city,
Winter in Beijing.
Stern looks as the visa is stamped.

The driver points to KFC, all that’s wrong with the world, we smile and zip those lips.

Tiananmen square, I know what happened here,
Again with the lips zipping,
People ask to take my picture,
I’m 5’10, is that why?

Acrobats, Beijing opera,
Almost an international incident as I refuse the fork,
chasing fish balls around the table.

Why didn’t I buy the jade lion??
Regret to this day.
Peking duck shoots juice all over my face,
Legendary meal.

North Face coats 90% cheaper,
Lost at the second embassy, why two?
Summer Palace, heritage being reclaimed.
The Great Wall, is still in place.