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January 15th, 2026
by Po Yiu Yau
Allow me to stay a little longer. The collisions of the sky, pouring fear on its peers cause bodies to beat in a silent, thump, thump. The ground rumbles, the stealing rat does not smell fear while the tallest buildings feel repeated vibrating steps. Lovely glimmers embrace the city when dawn has fallen. Walking with occasional slight bumps against my shoulders ground me through journeys of countless crowds. The unfathomable smells that scattered through the streets lead to a sketchy underground basement I will never forget. Rare scenes of forests are always breathtaking. Where found behind swaying bodies of water, happens to hide treasures from dolphins to dandelions. A touch of these flowers gives the mind tranquility, which I would soon mourn when my foot leaves its soil. These adventures will soon turn from ventures to memories. My heart begs me to stay in the arms of my hometown, forcing sobs into my mouth as I greet reappearing shadows. Reaping responsibility as I return to reality leaves me dreams in a world of fading similitudes.
About the Poet
Po Yiu Yau resides in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.
Read the poet's biography and Young Poets World publications
on Po Yiu Yau's Artist Page.
Young Poets Collection
This poem is also featured in
Young Poets Collection #1,
published in the Young Poets World Library.
Keywords: city life, walking, dreaming, nature, hometown
Previously published in Young Poets 13 to 15:
Voices Silenced
by Mariam Cele
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