Hong Kong

Rich tapestry of the Orient,
Gateway to China and the Far East,
Center of commerce
Where West and East trade,
Where great wealth
And the poverty-struck boat people
Live side by side,
Coloring the life of a magnificent city,
Where Chinese culture
And British style mix colors
And leave their unique imprint
On this fabulous metropolis,
Where Rolls Royces and
Rickshaws travel side by side,
A combination of old Athens
And modern New York,
Burgeoning as the great
World center in the Far East,
That global hub of culture,
Commerce and trade,
Where Eastern dreams blend
With Western civilization...

Alfred Charasz
Copyright 2007 Alfred Charasz