Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Poetry 2017 | Page 96

My dear Shanghai
Immaculate Heart of Mary College, Law, Lok Tin - 13
My Shanghai, my old Shanghai!
Once, the amazing factory in the country,
making soft and white cotton for people,
selling shiny silk and Chinese tea,
the renowned export portal,
Shanghai, the magnificent Shanghai!
My Shanghai, my old Shanghai!
You were divided into many parts by other countries,
and invaders trampled on your beauty,
while cruel armies champed on your vulnerable body without mercy,
Shanghai, the sunken Shanghai!
My Shanghai, my old Shanghai!
Cannons were targeted on you,
our soldiers sacrificed their lives in battles,
building the city wall of flesh and blood,
shedding their blood for your safety.
All weeping and trembling over the loss,
Shanghai, the terrified Shanghai!
My Shanghai, my old Shanghai!
Where was your luring beauty?
Why did you look so pale?
Where was your shining glory?
Shanghai, my poor Shanghai!
My Shanghai, my new Shanghai!
Your darkest moment had finally passed,
your guardian angel had rescued you from your dreadful fate!
Your people could finally celebrated their victory with cheers,
and with their diligent effort, they rebuilt you in a year,
Shanghai, the peaceful Shanghai!