Seven-Character Regulated Verse: The New New Generation

2007/8/2 22:17:41

Tonight at dinner, we were chatting about "Super Girls," "Fast Boys," and post-90s fans. Here's a humorous seven-character regulated verse to paint their portrait:

The New New Generation

Chán Zhōng Shuō Chán

The new new generation toils at self-invention,
Alternative trends and alternative names.
Rejecting the sublime and grand narratives,
Spreading vulgar little romances.
Behind the hornet's nest, playing the rogue,
In the rat's shop, faking accomplishment.
Playing the whole globe like a trivial game—
Blowing hot air till the Sun City bursts.