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Another stunning sonnet from Suzhou…

During my visit to Suzhou Science and Technology Town Foreign Language School in China last month, I had the pleasure of meeting an exceptional young man, Ivan Huang Yiheng, whose teacher has sent me his latest work.

Meet Ivan, who is 15 years old, below:

and read his beautiful sonnet, based on the theme of Summer – Ivan has sent me some gorgeous summer photos from China which compliment the poem perfectly!

Summer  

Summer is just the grandest time of year;

Unending times of fun and merriment,

Masses of lovely flowers, heaven sent.

Moments of wonderment are everywhere,

Early mornings, the lovely sights appear.

Riveting colors in a wild ascent.

Painted on mountain tops without relent.

Loveliness so rich I can only stare. 

Ever deeper reds radiate in the sky

And I am fascinated by the show.

Sun is now shining brightly all around.

Unimpressed by the beauty from a high.

Robins keep right on pecking for they know

Easy breakfasts are waiting to be found.

Thank you so much Ivan – and keep on writing – you have great talent!