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by Grace Ka Ming Tsang and Ricardo To Ka Ho “By Chance” is a beautiful poem written by Xu Zhimo (1897–1931) about the meaning of “encounters” in life. Such encounters may change someone’s life forever and yet it is full of uncertainties. I chose this poem because I am reminded…

by Wenqi Zhu Li Bai (701–762) is regarded as one of the greatest poets during the Tang Dynasty, which is often considered China’s “Golden Age of Poetry”. “Bring in the Wine” is one of his most famous works and filled with passionate spirits. With heartfelt love for drinking, Li Bai…

by Wen-Chi Chen Lin Wanyu (b. 1977) initially enrolled at the Department of Health and Nutrition of Taipei Medical University and later decided to suspend her medical studies. She graduated from the Department of Drama, Taipei University of the Arts. …

by Amrita Chopra The poem “Waiting” by Shri Rabindranath Tagore can be interpreted in multiple ways — spiritual, religious or even romantic. I found it to be an expression of a spiritual journey. Tagore talks about the Hindu belief that God resides within all of us, and the journey towards…

SHC is at one with the world in celebrating World Poetry Month for the entire April! As a global form of literature, poetry is an expression of individual and collective identity, culture, experience, and heritage. Throughout the month, we will feature poetry recited by our residents from their respective countries…

by Aurell Sulaiman Of all of Sapardi Djoko Damono’s (1940–2020) poems, “Aku Ingin” (I Want), is undoubtedly the best known. It has been put into music, used in films, and quoted endless times. The poem is about the essence of loving someone, which is to be simply proven by acts…

by John Andrew Evangelista One of the premier poets of the Philippines, Jose Corazon de Jesus (1894–1932) wrote over 4,000 poems and was known as the King of the Balagtasan (versified debate). His style reflects the love for the country and social consciousness. His poem Manggagawa (Labourer) is a tribute…

by Prince Antwi-Afari Ama Ata Aidoo (b.1943) is a force in the Ghanaian literary landscape. She has written plays, poetry, short stories, and novels and has successfully created a distinctive African tapestry, which is what modulates and inflects her English with a unique and persistently female African flavour. This poem…

by Daiana Mazaripova Alykul Osmonov (1915–1950) lived a short but bright life and left a lasting mark on Kyrgyz Literature. His poems are filled with love for life, remarkable lyrics and sincerity. His reverent and loving attitude towards his homeland was conveyed through his works and writings. I chose this…