Weave me weird tales of old Hong Kong,
Of China, or of far Cathay,
With pig-tailed heroes, called Hoo Chong
Who struggle in a tyrant’s sway.
Be sure the setting of your lay
(If it should end unpleasantly)
Be very, very far away ...
O poet, do not preach to me!
If to some antique, classic wrong
Poetic tribute you would pay ...