Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Poetry 2020complete | Page 79

A Young Plant's Jourey
Singapore International School (Hong Kong), Chan, Bernice - 12
I watch the water glisten as it hits the ports of Lamma Island,
the island to escape from the city.
I watch the clouds of smoke puffing out from the Chinese temples,
where their culture peeks through the busy streets of Hong Kong.
But this will be the changing,
like a young plant erupting into an apple tree.
An apple tree that will serve the community with its fruit,
one that will disperse its seeds of joy.
Joy that will feed the poor,
recognize the vibrant culture of China,
and pass the fruitful legacies to the next generation.
I turn around, my back facing the ports,
and trace my steps back into the city to think of how Hong Kong’s future will be better than what I
imagine.
A New Place To Call Home
Singapore International School (Hong Kong), Jin, Julia Jiuren - 12
Long long ago, time passed being a century,
The term megalopolis came to be used, in a faraway country.
Now, the greater bay including my home,
Different cultures would blend and bloom.
Four years ago the idea was introduced,
Immediately work started and continued.
Now, this area would soon be put into use,
And soon a new culture will be produced.
Living close to one another, we all speak Cantonese,
Without language barriers, communication would be at ease.
The application of “one country, two systems”,
Would make the place diverse and still as one.
From Guangzhou to Macau the area stretch,
The greatness of the project in our heads it etches.
Now, here where diverse culture roam,
Would soon be the new place I call home.