She keeps her memory of him

Up to the last day they were together

Many decades ago 

They were young and brave

When poinciana bloomed

The world looked so beautiful

They believed they love was enough

To build a paradise

To fight against iron fists

Fend off gusts and downpours

They thought nothing could separate them

Yet soon he was defeated 

By the opposing pressure from his folks 

And left without a word

Leaving her alone in agony

But she believed 

He did not have a choice

So she still keeps her memory of him 

From the best time in her life

By Shih-Fang Wang

From: United States