百花圃 /
English Language Centre Poem Writing Competition 2021

Junior 1

/ First Prize / Tan Yi Han (J1 Paris)

Nature’s Way

Nature! Nature say it loud,
when the sky is full of clouds.

Butterflies flying and birds chirping,
I see this every day when I go jogging.

The wind is blowing on my face,
that tells us life is a running race.

Sky so high that you can see,
on that tree there’s a swarm of bees.

When I look outside of my window,
I see colours from a charming rainbow.

Little birds are learning how to fly,
so they can soar across the sky.

But not everything will go as plan,
and everyone hates when storms began.

I watch the waves crashing on the shore,
all their anger passes out on the ocean floor.

The sun always gives us heat and light,
till the moon comes out and it's time to say good night.

Nature has so much in stored,
that’s waiting for us to explore.

/ Second Prize / Pua Li Siang (J1 Paris)

My Father

My father likes playing basketball,
but he isn’t very tall.

He might look all mad and grumpy,
but actually he is cute and chubby.

He always works till late at night,
no negative emotions ever in sight.

He often travels here and there,
in a car that is just so small and square.

He takes care of me every day,
making sure that all is okay.

He’s busy but still keeps in touch,
oh how he loves me so very much.

/ Third Prize / Edward Khoo Sung Sheng (J1 Paris)

Mom and Dad

My parents are so near,
in my life, they are so dear.

My mother always does her best,
in everything and never rests.

My father always does his best,
in order to keep our house address.

We should treasure our parents,
with love and perseverance.

Their love is gold,
warm and never cold.

It is the greatest love of all,
for I can always give them a call.

I appreciate the both of them,
for I will always treasure as gems.