Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Jackie Chou

The Metropolis


Cars whoosh by

below my balcony 

like ocean waves.


I can feel the smirks

on the faces of the drivers,

though I cannot see through 

their dark windows.


The world is drowning me

in its collective smugness, 

eyeing the little people 

who board the buses,

walk to the stores,

stand on our balconies.


They are content with the shine

of their plastic possessions,

randomly running a hand 

though perfectly greased hair.


As for me,

I am unaware of this skin I have,

or the clothes on my back.


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