Fiction: Group 3
The Umbrella Revolution
Singapore International School, Hong Kong (Sec), Chan, Joseph - 13, Fiction: Group 3
ow the streets are greatly rife in strife,
Protesters charge and risk their precious life.
To see change and universal suffrage,
For people’s rights to gain democracy.
Sitting, standing, confrontation,
With the riot police.
Batons, pepper spray and tear gas,
Unjustified violence.
Do you hear the people sing?
The district is in uproar.
People stand in the streets for
The right to choose a leader.
Maybe it’s because Beijing left their word,
The dragon grips the democratic bird.
Maybe it’s because they’re disappointed,
Rising up against the government’s words.
“Standing up for universal
Suffrage and votes!”
The protesters stand for this,
Right to choose a leader.
Do you hear the people shout?
“Occupy Central with Love,
And Peace and the right to vote!”
The message they wish to bring.
Will China send over the army?
Will the Basic Law be abolished?
Will we no longer have a SAR?
We have these worries.
The people fight for a cause.
The Umbrella Movement has begun.
The people are discontent.
They express their dissent.
Do you hear the people cry?
“Give us real democracy!”
Their call has not been answered.
The government stands adamant.
But
Do you hear the people sing?
Do you hear the people sing?
The Umbrella Movement has
Begun, and answer the pleas!
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