In Old Shanghai
King George V School , Jain , Mudita – 11
When the rest of the world is bustling and rushing , I am sitting , and breathing and relaxing In Old Shanghai .
When the rest of the world is crashing through the water , I let the pure , crystal-clear water wash my feet , coming and going In Old Shanghai .
When the rest of the world is investing on artificial light , I am enjoying the natural beauty of Shanghai greenery , for free In Old Shanghai .
When the rest of the world is running across roads and through streets ,
I am running across the shoreline of the beach , pale yellow sand to the left and light blue water to the right , a bright light on my face and a dark shadow on the sand ,
In Old Shanghai .
When the rest of the world is mixing new spices , I am enjoying the simple past , and old traditional culture In Old Shanghai .
When the rest of the world is laughing , shouting and screaming . I am praying silently , in one of the hundred temples built before I could walk , In Old Shanghai .