Raincheck Renewed | poems

Brilliant brilliant they say
rubbing their hands.
This is because I am spending money.

It's only a backpack I say
although it does match exactly
my stud soled shoes.

Beautiful beautiful they say
eyes blinking.
I look sideways into a mirror
my resolve sinking.

Another day I might ask
what is brilliant and beautiful

the backpack the shoes or me
lies are always helpful
when spending money.

(from the series ‘Aspiring to be a Tai Tai')

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