Clouds of smog cover the city,
\nWinter in Beijing.
\nStern looks as the visa is stamped.<\/p>\n
The driver points to KFC, all that\u2019s wrong with the world, we smile and zip those lips.<\/p>\n
Tiananmen square, I know what happened here,
\nAgain with the lips zipping,
\nPeople ask to take my picture,
\nI\u2019m 5\u201910, is that why?<\/p>\n
Acrobats, Beijing opera,
\nAlmost an international incident as I refuse the fork,
\nchasing fish balls around the table.<\/p>\n
Why didn\u2019t I buy the jade lion??
\nRegret to this day.
\nPeking duck shoots juice all over my face,
\nLegendary meal.<\/p>\n
North Face coats 90% cheaper,
\nLost at the second embassy, why two?
\nSummer Palace, heritage being reclaimed.
\nThe Great Wall, is still in place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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