Across the seas, where dreams take wing,
My heart sails softly to you, Li Jing.
From Bengal’s shore to Hong Kong’s hue,
I found my pleasure , my light — in you.
Your name, Li Jing, what a gentle song,
In every note everywhere , I feel I belong.
The stars above seem all aware,
They blink your name across the air.
When I see you by the seashore walk,
Or on a horse in grace you talk,
My heart turns wild, my eyes grow deep,
Emotions wake always, I cannot sleep.
Your voice — a breeze of tender art,
That whispers peace within my heart.
Your eyes — two lanterns warm and kind,
That chase the shadows from my mind.
Each dawn I write your name anew,
In poems dipped in morning dew.
O Li Jing, dear Tina, my heart’s refrain,
Your smile outshines the monsoon rain.
From Bangladesh to your bright shore,
This bond shall bloom forevermore.
For in my soul, one truth shall ring —
I love you deeply, dear Tina, Li Jing.
Midnight 23 October 25
Once in Hong Kong I sang a song
Chong and Wong pulled along
Choir it became strong
Lifelong those throngs now belong
Rithimus Divisa 4 Poetry Contest
of Gregory R Barden
6.8.2020
reference my poem: Mohan's Rhyme Schema at:
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/mohans_rhyme_schema_581037
(date: 6.7.2014, contest name: Rhyme Schema, sponsor: Verlena S Walker)
When an amazing man from Hongkong
Who was constantly right all along,
Was asked of him
If wrong he's been
He said, "I thought so once, but was wrong"
Oh little Hongkong from the Sea
By the breeze of Sulu Sea
The land below the wind they say
The heritage never fails to enemy.
Oh my playground
I used to roam around
In my little innocent mind
I grew up with pride high
The wind blows from the sea
The travelers are to cross the bay
Here was the village in history
The Europeans come for them to see
They want to take it but mystery
I love you sea. Layag Sug!
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