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"in the city" by Michelle Xiao

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no one likes to wear their natural hair colour
streets smell of bread shops,
cigarette smoke
congested traffic
autumn sapor


men in power suits have potty mouths
and big bellies
women walk in stiletto heels
are getting nowhere


there are spontaneous lovers
and long term players

the
invisible trails of missing people


a man protests abortion
on tuesdays
holding a fetus poster
"you were once 3 months"
in a rangers hat
& a holy face


inside the simulation city, super constructions
rise and expand like a glass ant farm
as we
box ourselves
compartmentalise our space
and sit tight
for the launch of this corporate rocket


we know we must be empowered by
efficiency, high performance,
synergy.
ethics and equal opportunity
defined by vision and
the mission you
believed
would serve humanity


"we are not in business for dreamers
this is the place for suckers
too fat and happy to care
we only recruit followers that fit the profile"



close to the end of business hours,
cafes and bistros are arranging tables for an
evening
of magic
dance floors are swept and
booze replenished
florists relinquish their last carnations and lilies
a million hearts pound in the anticipation
of the search for love.


a setting sun dips over rooftops in pink gold


and tonight..
i'm riding the long road back to the country





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On Wednesday July 16th, 2008, Solace (1424) writes:
very compelling piece, it has the vibrant brilliance of condemnation and a saviour. Loved simulation city, and real life begins outside its hallucinogenic (halogenic) glow...


On Monday June 9th, 2008, evolve (2229) writes:
Such sight. Such emotion conveyed through others. Sometimes, we feel the most alone when we are surrounded by others. This reminded me of that. A revealing piece, such as I missed from you.


On Monday May 26th, 2008, TropicalSnowstorm (698) writes:
Excellent ending! : ) Love your answer to all that uselessness! Ciao, T/S


On Tuesday April 8th, 2008, saintedmad (1176) writes:
.....modernism meets methodism. .. you see 'into' very well....love the staccato feel, the abrupt pushing forcing rhtyhms to this, just mirroring the images of all of 'us' really. . .great thing here. ness


On Monday April 7th, 2008, LostInDespair (199) writes:
oh!!! this speaks to my heart. Having grown up in a small town then going to school in Houston and seeing the difference I totally know what you are saying here. I now live in a town with a population less that 200. I adore you. ~Lost


On Sunday April 6th, 2008, Narcissa (721) writes:
Wonderful piece...I especially like the last line...Im with you.


On Saturday April 5th, 2008, After hours (571) writes:
Brilliant, this ones going on the fridge. Perhaps we'll get a sequel from the other end of the spectrum(country land and folk)


On Saturday April 5th, 2008, Geisha (752) writes:
This was so beautiful, and the imagery was superb.



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