Poetry

China is Left Behind

Poem "China Is Left Behind" by Alisa Zou, 12
Alisa Zou

I can’t stop myselfFrom looking out there.Like something isControlling my eyes,Pulling my head towardsThe airplane windowAgain and againSeeing AmericaBelow us.

Ladies and gentlemen,Please go back to your seats andFasten your safety belts.Thank you.

Tears suddenlyRace out of my eyes like a lake across my face.I can’t stand it!China is nowA long way left behind.

Mom!I want toGo back now!I cry.

Alisa Zou
Alisa Zou, 12
Concord, MA

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