Culture Shock!
One hour ahead
Pleasent canals
Sassy moonlight ladies
Open-minded smoking
I don’t believe it!
So many smells
In one little alleyway
I never thought tea
Could be so diverse
How relaxing
Cool ice bar
The frost slaps my face
I come out with inspiration
Let's get go clubbing
Culture Shock!
Eight hours ahead
Kanji on signs
Hiragana crept in
Buses and trains
Actually come on time
I don’t believe it!
So much colour
On one plate
I never thought alcohol
Could be so hot
How relaxing
Lovely hot spring
The steam hits my face
I come out with energy
Let’s go karaoke
About the Creator
Chloe Gilholy
Former healthcare worker and lab worker from Oxfordshire. Author of ten books including Drinking Poetry and Game of Mass Destruction. Travelled to over 20 countries.
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The playground is empty, as it should be past sundown. There is a warm breeze, and I can see everything despite the late hour. What time is it, anyway? It could very well be past midnight. I can never keep track of time, especially in the summer. A prickly piece of popcorn hides like a stowaway in the left cup of my padded training bra. I stuffed the tissue in last minute— a decision I’m beginning to regret, based on the events that are unfolding rapidly before me. To my left, laying non-chalantly on his back, is my date for the evening. He is two years older, could probably grow facial hair if he wanted to, and drives a secondhand Honda. He may as well be a Man. I, on the other hand, feel like a fraud with my too-short short-shorts, sparkly lip gloss, and makeshift push-up bra. I keep my arms pinned to my sides as I feel the dreaded circles of sweat beginning to manifest on my brand new Abercrombie top. I cup my elbows with my hands and stare down at my hint of cleavage, praying that the tissue doesn’t pop out like a white flag surrendouring my lack of womanhood.
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