Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Poetry 2017 | Page 82

To Old Shanghai
Delia School of Canada, Shin , Junjyeong - 14
I am jealous of Shanghai.
I am getting older.
but Shanghai is getting younger.
I wish I could be like shanghai.
Hey there Shanghai, why are you so selfish?
Can you share your secret of eternal youth with me?
People never hate you even though you are dusty.
People always hate me because I am dirty.
But I don’t care.
I can act honorable without a doubt.
I know it is dusty but I can still breathe fresh air.
I think it’s all about how we think about.
Moon is the light of the Shanghai's night.
Now, Shanghai on its own is the light.
But no matter what, Shanghai is always bright.
It is full of joy and delight.
Where have all those bicycles gone to?
What are all those things with four wheels?
Now I can see a lot of heels.
I guess it is all new.
You changed a lot from the outside.
But there is no change inside.
I can see people are always smiling.
I can’t see people crying.
Remain as you are, Shanghai.
Don’t be cloudy too often.
Show off your blue sky.
You will never be forgotten.