Hong Kong - Ian Lilburne

A week of site seeing and shopping
Of catching the ferry to Kowloon
To buy tailored clothes
Have high tea in the Peninsula Hotel
Watch the light show laser trace the towers
And drink Campari in Felix’s Bar

Of catching the tram from Wan Chai to Sheung Wan
To buy Chinese souvenirs in Cat Lane
Visit friends in their ‘spacious’ apartment
Eat spicy meals in Soho bars
And have foot massages

Of catching the cable car up the Peak
To walk the stone pathway in the tropical heat

Of hearing Sakamoto’s Mr Lawrence theme
In our imagination’s ear
As we ogle in wonder
Amazing feats of urban architecture

Of riding in red taxis that cost next to nothing
And are always waiting

Of getting up slowly for breakfast in the hotel restaurant
Sleeping in single beds next to each other
Occasionally showering together
But never making love