when realities bite
diplomacy builds a dam & digs a dike

when realities fight
diplomatic lips sealed & tight

when realities bite
diplomacy calls for power & might

when realities bite
cool & calm: the essential diplomatic fright

when realities bite
U scream: indeed,  your rights!

when realities bite
diplomacy: out of mind,  out of sight

when realities bite
because U are dumb & not bright

when realities bite
diplomacy takes a different flight

when the bites reach a certain height
U,  jolly well fly a kite!

diplomatic fights
is where U see daylights!!

Lin Hsin Hsin
March 15, 2020