Poetry from Sex Workers in Dalian

This week, the Chinese Literature Podcast goes where few literary scholars have gone before. We take a look at some poetry by sex workers in the city of Dalian. In the podcast, I use the poem to tackle issues of gender in China. Be forewarned, there is some explicit language in this poetry. 

Anonymous

I Enter the Room All Smiles Smiles

I enter the room, all smiles smiles

I sit down with you like we are husband and wife

but as soon as I get your money in my hand

I’m like “Fuck your mom’s cunt.”

进门笑嘻嘻

坐下像夫妻

消费一到手

去你妈了个屄