Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Poetry 2017 | Page 60

Shanghai is Reborn
Sha Tin Junior School, Tsang, Sean - 10
The cannons roar at the old brick houses of Shanghai.
Destruction is imminent.
Villagers escape from the scene of mass genocide whilst helping their loved ones flee from the terrorists.
The Japanese pirates.
Government wants to help villagers but pirates are too strong.
The battle ends and villagers come back to analyze the aftermath.
Government start to theorize ways to protect their shattered village.
In time, they uncover a solution to their problem.
It is but a simple one.
They build a surrounding wall so tall intruders cannot interfere.
They construct.
The entire village echoes waves of hope, happiness and reassurance.
They are safe.
Shanghai residents reestablish the homes of many.
Quality of life is restored.