Days in Pattaya by William He

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href="/poem/216712/days-in-pattaya">Days in Pattaya</a> </h1> <div class="poem-infos"> <h2><a href="/poet/William+He">William He</a></h2> <ul class="genres-list"><li><a href="genre/Historical">Historical</a></li><li><a href="genre/Inspirational">Inspirational</a></li><li><a href="genre/Life">Life</a></li><li><a href="genre/Loss">Loss</a></li><li><a href="genre/Love">Love</a></li><li><a href="genre/Melancholy">Melancholy</a></li><li><a href="genre/Nature">Nature</a></li><li><a href="genre/Reflective">Reflective</a></li><li><a href="genre/Romantic">Romantic</a></li></ul> <div class="poetic-form"> <span><a href="poetic-form/Free+Verse" aria-label="Poetic form - Free Verse">Free Verse</a></span> <span class="badge-promo flr"><a href="/promoted-poems">Promoted <i class="fa-bullhorn fas"></i></a></span> </div> </div> <hr> <div class="row"> <div class="adunit-middle adunit-middle-2col clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12"><script async 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"href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/comes">comes</a> from the <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/sandy">sandy</a> path,<br /> The <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/spring">spring</a> tide <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/kisses">kisses</a> the shore.<br /> Listen, the <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/tides">tides</a> fill the piles, and the <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/mandarin">mandarin</a> ducks speak,<br /> Yesterday's <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/emotions">emotions</a> misunderstood,<br /> Bitter <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/melody">melody</a> is heart-rending off and on.<br /> Her <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/shadow">shadow</a> fades in <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/smoke">smoke</a> and <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/clouds">clouds</a> like a <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/falling">falling</a> star,<br /> The <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/remaining">remaining</a> ash <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/licks">licks</a> the <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/folds">folds</a> of her skirt.<br /> <br /> The flow swirls.<br /> Little demon’s <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/drunken">drunken</a> state has no <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/difference">difference</a> here.<br /> Remembering the <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/fleeting">fleeting</a> joy,<br /> Nowhere to ask,<br /> Mumbled <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/words">words</a> suppressed at <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/every">every</a> turn.<br /> Behold the <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/adorned">adorned</a> beauty,<br /> Hurried, <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/heroic">heroic</a> figure as well.<br /> The <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/desire">desire</a> in the <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/heart">heart</a> has not ceased,<br /> All cast <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/before">before</a> the window,<br /> Fragments of the time.<br /> <br /> The horizon’s <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/crimson">crimson</a> like <a style="color:#333; "href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/crying">crying</a> blood,<br /> Should not be far,<br /> 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沙径传来暗咽，<br /> 春潮吻岸直切。<br /> 听汐满残桩鸳鹭说，<br /> 昨痴坐、<br /> 怨曲凄绝。<br /> 看翳灭烟云似星坠，<br /> 余灰舔裙褶。<br /> <br /> 流斡。<br /> 众颜醉态无别。<br /> 念瞬息欢荣，<br /> 无问处，<br /> 呓语常掩遏。<br /> 瞧绮服佳人，<br /> 匆遽豪侠。<br /> 欲心未歇，<br /> 皆牖前虚掷，<br /> 光阴残屑。<br /> <br /> 天际霞红如啼血，<br /> 应不远、<br /> 婉然凤蝶。<br /> 恰灯绽、<br /> 繁光如玉玦。<br /> 奈心困、<br /> 眼恨新妆，<br /> 问昨夜，<br /> 微声泣诉情难灭。</div> </blockquote> <div class="about-poem rc4"> <h3>About this poem</h3> <p class="text-justify">The poem explores the nature of memory and time, showing how the past shapes the present and how emotions, like the tides, are cyclical and unpredictable. Despite the sorrow and unresolved grief that permeate the poem, there is also a quiet beauty in its reflections—a beauty that is elusive and fleeting. 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He has published dozens of classical poems and lyrics in Chinese language. As Cover Person, his ten classic-style Chinese poems have been included in a poetry anthology published by a famous publishing house in Hong Kong. Three of his poems were collected in the anthology “call my name and I 'll be there" published in February, 2024. He is know for five of his poems included in the anthology in English "Dancing on Moonbeams" published in USA in September, 2024. 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Imagination is a gift we should all cherish more. Very touching and to me , an emotional journey through <span id="cmt-more-197068" class="collapse cmt-collapse">your memory of those times.</span> <a class="cmt-more-link" data-toggle="collapse" href="#cmt-more-197068" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="cmt-more-197068">more »</a></div></div><div class="cmt-actions"><span><span class="cmt-like">Like</span></span><span><span class="cmt-reply" title="Reply">Reply</span></span><span><span title="Report as spam" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#cmt-report-modal" class="cmt-report small"><i class="fa-flag fas"></i></span></span><span class="cmt-likes" data-count="0"></span><span class="cmt-added">11 hours ago</span></div></div></div></li><li><div id="comment-196772" class="comment clearfix" data-id="196772" data-ts="1742419199"><div class="col-xs-2 col-sm-1 no-padding"><div class="cmt-avatar"><a href="/user/248949/Akinpet23" target="_blank" title="Akinpet23"><img src="https://static.stands4.com/images/user/248949" title="Akinpet23" alt="Akinpet23" loading="lazy" /></a></div></div><div class="col-xs-10 col-sm-11"><div class="cmt-user"><a href="/user/248949/Akinpet23" target="_blank" title="Akinpet23">Akinpet23</a></div><div class="cmt-comment"><div class="cmt-message">Full of imageries .<br>Love this</div></div><div class="cmt-actions"><span><span class="cmt-like">Like</span></span><span><span class="cmt-reply" title="Reply">Reply</span></span><span><span title="Report as spam" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#cmt-report-modal" class="cmt-report small"><i class="fa-flag fas"></i></span></span><span class="cmt-likes" data-count="0"></span><span class="cmt-added">2 days ago</span></div></div></div></li><li><div id="comment-196701" class="comment clearfix" data-id="196701" data-ts="1742397374"><div class="col-xs-2 col-sm-1 no-padding"><div class="cmt-avatar"><a href="/user/385141/beg_d" target="_blank" title="beg_d"><img src="https://static.stands4.com/images/user/385141" title="beg_d" alt="beg_d" loading="lazy" /></a></div></div><div class="col-xs-10 col-sm-11"><div class="cmt-user"><a href="/user/385141/beg_d" target="_blank" title="beg_d">beg_d</a></div><div class="cmt-comment"><div class="cmt-message">Your poem is a poignant and evocative piece that captures the bittersweet nature of love and relationships. It explores the tension between the beauty of memory and the pain of longing to have the taste of lost good times...<br><span id="cmt-more-196701" class="collapse cmt-collapse"><br>I love as you used imagery and metaphors to convey the intensity of emotions that revolves around love and loss...</span> <a class="cmt-more-link" data-toggle="collapse" href="#cmt-more-196701" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="cmt-more-196701">more »</a></div></div><div class="cmt-actions"><span><span class="cmt-like">Like</span></span><span><span class="cmt-reply" title="Reply">Reply</span></span><span><span title="Report as spam" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#cmt-report-modal" class="cmt-report small"><i class="fa-flag fas"></i></span></span><span class="cmt-likes" data-count="1"><i class="fas fa-thumbs-up"></i> 1</span><span class="cmt-added">3 days ago</span></div></div></div></li><li><div id="comment-196673" class="comment clearfix" data-id="196673" data-ts="1742382866"><div class="col-xs-2 col-sm-1 no-padding"><div class="cmt-avatar"><a href="/user/287968/susan.brumel" target="_blank" title="susan.brumel"><img src="https://static.stands4.com/images/user/287968" title="susan.brumel" alt="susan.brumel" loading="lazy" /></a></div></div><div class="col-xs-10 col-sm-11"><div class="cmt-user"><a href="/user/287968/susan.brumel" target="_blank" title="susan.brumel">susan.brumel</a></div><div class="cmt-comment"><div class="cmt-message">Lots of beautiful imagery. ‘The lamp blooms’ is a lovely descriptive among many. I can feel the writer’s sorrow among fleeting beauty, and enjoyed reading this one very much.</div></div><div class="cmt-actions"><span><span class="cmt-like">Like</span></span><span><span class="cmt-reply" title="Reply">Reply</span></span><span><span title="Report as spam" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#cmt-report-modal" class="cmt-report small"><i class="fa-flag fas"></i></span></span><span class="cmt-likes" data-count="1"><i class="fas fa-thumbs-up"></i> 1</span><span class="cmt-added">3 days ago</span></div></div></div></li><li><div id="comment-196663" class="comment clearfix" data-id="196663" data-ts="1742363106"><div class="col-xs-2 col-sm-1 no-padding"><div class="cmt-avatar"><a href="/user/352642/chinamcc8" target="_blank" title="chinamcc8"><img src="https://static.stands4.com/images/user/352642" title="chinamcc8" alt="chinamcc8" loading="lazy" /></a></div></div><div class="col-xs-10 col-sm-11"><div class="cmt-user"><a href="/user/352642/chinamcc8" target="_blank" title="chinamcc8">chinamcc8</a></div><div class="cmt-comment"><div class="cmt-message">Pattaya, a coastal city located in the Chonburi province of Thailand, is known for its vibrant nightlife, stunning beaches, and rich history. One of the most famous aspects of Pattaya is its red-light <span id="cmt-more-196663" class="collapse cmt-collapse">district, commonly known as Walking Street. Walking Street is a vibrant and bustling area filled with bars, nightclubs, and adult entertainment venues. It is considered to be the heart of Pattaya’s nightlife and attracts visitors from all over the world.</span> <a class="cmt-more-link" data-toggle="collapse" href="#cmt-more-196663" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="cmt-more-196663">more »</a></div></div><div class="cmt-actions"><span><span class="cmt-like">Like</span></span><span><span class="cmt-reply" title="Reply">Reply</span></span><span><span title="Report as spam" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#cmt-report-modal" class="cmt-report small"><i class="fa-flag fas"></i></span></span><span class="cmt-likes" data-count="0"></span><span class="cmt-added">3 days ago</span></div></div></div><ul class="cmt-replies" data-src="196663"><li><div id="comment-197069" class="comment clearfix" data-id="197069" data-ts="1742630849" data-parent="196663"><div class="col-xs-2 col-sm-1 no-padding"><div class="cmt-avatar"><a href="/user/245842/CBeatty660" target="_blank" title="CBeatty660"><img src="https://static.stands4.com/images/user/245842" title="CBeatty660" alt="CBeatty660" loading="lazy" /></a></div></div><div class="col-xs-10 col-sm-11"><div class="cmt-user"><a href="/user/245842/CBeatty660" target="_blank" title="CBeatty660">CBeatty660</a></div><div class="cmt-comment"><div class="cmt-message">Thank you for the description. It helped me feel the words a bit more knowledgeably and for me it added depth to this piece.</div></div><div class="cmt-actions"><span><span class="cmt-like">Like</span></span><span><span class="cmt-reply" title="Reply">Reply</span></span><span><span title="Report as spam" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#cmt-report-modal" class="cmt-report small"><i class="fa-flag fas"></i></span></span><span class="cmt-likes" data-count="0"></span><span class="cmt-added">11 hours ago</span></div></div></div></li></ul></li></ul> </div>  <div class="modal fade" id="cmt-report-modal" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="cmt-report-label" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal"><span aria-hidden="true">×</span><span class="sr-only">Close</span></button> <h4 class="modal-title" id="cmt-report-label">Report Comment</h4> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <p>We're doing our best to 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