The China I Knew was Welcome and Warm,
Friendships I made – Most Lucky to Form.
Country was Lovely – the People were Kind,
Relaxed and Serene was My State of Mind.
Trip to get There was Dulling at Best,
Twenty-Eight hours with Marginal Rest.
Excited to Hear that Landing Sound,
Finally Touched Down on China’s Ground.
Our Manager met Me and I was Glad,
Became Something Special – A Son never Had.
I am so Grateful for Business done There,
The Best of Great Times still Manage to Snare.
When I was in China I went With the Flow,
Ate where They Ate – Safe where They Go.
Went with their Customs – Accepted Within,
I was then Welcomed like One of their Kin.
As I Sit Here and Looking Back,
Moving along on Nostalgia’s Track.
Though growing Older – Hope Visions don’t Fade,
‘Bout my Time in China and Friends that I Made.
The Turmoil there Now – It just makes Me Sad,
I Can’t go Back to Once what I Had.
The Past, which I Crave, I Wish it would Be,
The Present, As Is, sure Terrifies Me.