In lands afar where oceans meet the sky,
I wander paths where ancient whispers lie.
With every step, a promise to uphold,
A future bright, a story yet untold.
From childhood dreams of distant lands and lore,
I’ve yearned to see what lies beyond my door.
To China’s heart, where history breathes and lives,
I seek the wisdom that its culture gives.
Beneath a veil of jade and shade,
I move with grace, my presence gently fades.
The forests sing of life in every leaf,
A symphony of hope, a world’s belief.
In Beijing’s streets, where ancient meets the new,
I find the stories, rich and deeply true.
The Great Wall’s stones, a testament to time,
Inspire my quest, my mountain yet to climb.
In Shanghai’s lights, the future shines so bright,
A beacon of progress, innovation’s light.
I aim to learn, to grow, to understand,
The balance of the modern and the grand.
The mountains stand as guardians of the earth,
Their peaks a testament to nature’s worth.
I climb with reverence, each stone a guide,
To vistas vast where dreams and hopes collide.
In Guilin’s peaks and Yangtze’s flowing might,
I find the beauty in the morning light.
To study here, my goals are clear and bright,
To delve in knowledge, reach a greater height.
In cities bright with lights that pierce the night,
I seek the balance, strive to set things right.
The hum of progress, tempered by the call,
To cherish all, to rise and never fall.
The winds of change blow gently through the air,
A call to action, a reminder fair.
To travel light, to leave no trace behind,
To honour Earth, in heart, soul and mind.
With every journey, lessons learned anew,
Of cultures rich, of skies a deeper blue.
I pledge to tread with kindness and with grace,
To leave a legacy in every place.
I choose the paths where public transport leads,
And cycle lanes where nature’s beauty feeds.
I carry bottles, reusable and strong,
And pack my bags with items that belong.
I seek the lodgings where green practices thrive,
Where solar panels and gardens come alive.
I dine in places where local food is served,
And waste is managed, composting observed.
In markets vibrant, I support the trade,
Of artisans whose crafts are finely made.
I learn the language, honor every word,
In every greeting, every story heard.
In fields of science, culture, and the arts,
To build a future where my journey starts.
I aim to bridge the gaps that lie between,
To foster understanding, pure and keen.
Within this realm, so boundless and profound,
The seeds of all tomorrow’s dreams are found.
A woven thread of life, both wild and wise,
A shared creation shaped by how we rise.
So let us wander, let us seek and find,
The beauty in the world, the ties that bind.
With hearts aligned to nature’s gentle plea,
We’ll walk the way to true sustainability.
