Travel Diary

By allenlau

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This is a collection of my poems. Each poem is dedicated to a city that I traveled to. More

Jakarta
Manila

Saint Petersburg

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By allenlau

A friend of mine just went there for vacation.  It reminded me how beautiful this city was (and probably still is).  It has been quite a few years since I was there.  I just want to write a poem before my memory fades away ....

In the summer she doesn't see the dark

In the winter she doesn't see the light

Palaces and catherdrals lie on your river shore

You are a beautiful city with a storied past

Amazed at the stunning artwork and sculpture

I lost myself in the maze in Hermitage

A funny thought suddenly came to my mind

I wonder what the Tsar was doing with no Internet

The stars were fading, the flurry was gone

The golden dome dominated the skyline

On the airplane I whispered to myself

I hope I would see this beauty again soon

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