New Tales of the Gobi Desert
St. Mary’s Canossian College, Sarah Ngan, Poetry: Group 3
Standing in northern China,
Filled with mystery.
Travellers coming to visit me
Taking off my mask.
As the mother of Gobi Desert
Undergoing the harsh test is my babies,
Camels, snow leopards and wolves,
Testing their adversity quotient.
As the natural resources bank,
In my account rest fossil fuels
Providing nutrients for the Earth
Lighting up the world.
As the richest woman of this plane,
Inside my mineral field are copper and gold.
Waiting for people
Carving into dazzling jewellery.
Standing in northern China,
Filled with beauty.
Under my mask,
Full of untouched charm.
