Visit Tiananmen Square This... by eho
Visit Tiananmen Square This square has witnessed many important events in Chinese history. At sun rise, you can see the raising of the national flag here and wonder if a new day will bring new hope to this country and its people.
The poem A Flower in the Square, written by my dear friend Carly Wong, was inpired by the vivid colours that she saw while standing in the middle of Tiananmen Square watching the flag-raising that occurs every morning at sunrise, the break of dawn, over Beijing city. It was a remarkable and unforgettable experience.
The composition of this poem spans over a period of 10 years. The first verse was written on June 4, 1989; ten years later, Carly added on the second verse.