Here & There

From East to West, North to South; Here & there are -both the same and different; Who are your friends or foes?

Here you look good,

as you seem to fit-

 the atmosphere as-

 a locale;

while people think -

you’re their pal…

There,

you feel different,

 as people stare at you for-

quite a while,

 is it because -

you are special?

Here,

you have to -

speed up;

go to -

vibrant cool places with -

accelerated steps…

There,

you can’t wait to -

take a break, 

look around,

slow down -

your paces,

for a moment…

Here,

folks are like -

the mountain lions,

hide & seek,

in and out;

be cautious,

all the time.

There,

visitors are like -

seagulls,

taking a sunbathing at-

the shore,

relax themselves with-

free of thoughts…

Here,

you are encouraged to -

speak out, 

as outgoing pros dominate around,

fortunately or not…

There,

 you need to -

think twice before talking，

 as silence is gold…

Here,

you compliment others by -

youth look, 

cool style…

There,

folks prefer to -

be called -

older bros, 

big aunties;

respect each other via -

titles of -

status quo.

Here,

people greet -

each other with jokes,

demonstrate a sense of humor;

but it could be an insult to -

others there if -

you do not know -

their culture, common sense at all…

There,

people give you a treat,

shy away,

 regardless of -

they like you or not.

Here, we are proud of -

being who we are,

make an accomplishment,

all by self…

There,

they fear-

peer pressure,

scare to do things alone…

From East to West, 

North to South;

Here & there are -

both the same and different… 

Who are your friends or foes?

We meet here;

get together, there;

we might encounter -

somewhere -

in the narrow street,

deep alley,

hidden valley;

we could chat anywhere-

virtual or physical,

our world is big and small.

 

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