The Eyes of the Dragon
Yew Chung International School , Lee , Hannah - 11
Up towards the East , Overlooking the Huangpu River ,
Awake , were the eyes of the Dragon never slept , battle-scarred and wept .
Its ivory claws that once formed the rugged landscape , have been demolished by intruding armies .
Its rocky scales that created infinite villages , refined into a thin layer of dust .
Its antlers which birthed the forests , clawed the sky with their bare branches .
Its glorious eyes which gave life to the people weeped as freedom languished .
Eight years in the dark came great light Shining on the path to victory .
Visitors from every nation and race journeyed to trade , And Shanghai was back to its former glory .
Expo welcomed the world with great grace , Continuing the legacy as China ’ s wondrous place .
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Up towards the East , Cradling the Huangpu river ,
Sparkling , are the eyes of the Dragon , Wide open for a bright new day .