
Far away, Across the sea, The one I love, She waits for me, And though it is true, We have never met, We have exchanged our vows, On the internet, I know this seems, Impossible to be, To love someone this way, And so earnestly, But understand, my friends, Its the best way to [...]
Aug 1 2012, 7:33 am | Posted in Poetry | Read More »

My Life in China Life is like the opening of a rose. The more we know the more we grow. Hearing the wind as we walk on by. The birds flying in the deep blue sky. People’s laughter and cries, hearing them saying their good byes. Children playing in the street, where the families often [...]
Jun 7 2011, 1:08 pm | Posted in Poetry | Read More »

Last month Thomas Deng led a group of SACS members on an exploration of classical Chinese Poetry, the most highly regarded literary genre in China, explaining some of the history and the artistic genre, or rather the shi (詩), ci (詞) and qu (曲) forms. Thomas had prepared background notes and presented the poem in [...]
Apr 11 2010, 3:52 pm | Posted in Poetry | Read More »

For those interested in exploring China and the world through verse, there is a poetry society in Shenzhen who try to hold regular readings, recitings & meetings. Poet & President Thomas Deng is a published poet and supporter of the arts, especially poetry in both English & Chinese. Contact him at [email protected] or [email protected] Tel: [...]
Feb 23 2010, 4:20 pm | Posted in Poetry | Read More »