it's such an incomprehensible disgrace.

that the 'premier shopping destination' does not even house a bookstore.

what have we stooped to? creatures

lusting after material indulgence! striving to fulfill narcissistic desires!

and this degradation has further spiralled

when sleazy entrepreneurs grabbed hold

of this "golden opportunity" to capitalise

on our carnal desires, to maximise profits,

to exploit us economically!

calling ourselves forerunners of civilisation by erecting mall after mall,

by tearing down historical giants to "enlarge the highway for more traffic"

such bullshit!

where are the bookstores? where are the libraries?

feed our starving souls lest we are nothing more than strutting soulless shells!

"invite" is such an interesting word.

not only it has a dual meaning.

its meanings are in perfect opposite to each other.

it can mean hospitality.

it can mean hostility.

very, very interesting.

tonight i can write

for the night air smells

of ideas

of inspiration

of intellectual stimulation -

it's such a pity that

sleep is more important

but i don't want to resist

the temptation -

tonight i can write

that the night air smells

of newfound love

of heartwarming kisses

of you -

drowned in legalese.