Sun Yat-sen
Leader of the Chinese revolution
Father of the Chinese mainland
The first provisional President
When the Republic of China was founded
Developing a political philosophy
Upon which the government was grounded
The Three Principles of the People
Nationalism, democracy, and livelihood
And dared to do good
Because he did deeply care
He sought their betterment and welfare
His legacy still influences China today
The Republic growing stronger economically by day
Sun’s foundation did certainly pave the way.
Sun studied English at the Anglican Diocesan Home
Where he learned a new song
Sun was taught also by the orphanage in Hong Kong
About the struggle of other kids
And the necessity to fight to win.
To apply yourself regardless
With or without the approval of your kin.
In April 1884, Sun was transferred to Queen’s College.
Sun was happily baptized by an American missionary
Wholeheartedly embraced Christ and Christianity,
Which led to the making of this great revolutionary.
Sun pictured a revolution as similar to salvation
The mission and mandate of Jesus Christ
And for China’s salvation he gave his devotion and life.
Sun’s conversion to Christianity led to the development
Of his revolutionary ideals and push for advancement.
The Spirit of Christ brought Sun life enhancement.
As a result, his baptismal name, Rixin was given,
“Daily renewal” is its literal meaning.
Greatly troubled by a backward China
That demanded exorbitant taxes
Levies from its people
Though they be obedient and humble
Honorable, harmonious, and not apt to quarrel.
The people were conservative and compliant
Hence they needed a spokesperson a bit defiant
Upon whom they could be reliant
The Chinese ancient methodology
Left no room for expression or creativity.
Freedom of thought and opinion was nonexistent
So Sun Yat-sen did cosmetics encourage, and make a place for it.
From the influence of Christian missionaries in Hawaii,
Sun learned to question things and ask “Why?”
Sun developed a disdain for traditional Chinese religious beliefs.
Which he knew experientially to be fruitless and weak.
One day, Sun and his childhood friend Lu Hao-tung
Thought to challenge the people and do something fun
Challenge the false gods and prove them to be powerless
Passing by Beijidian, a temple in Cuiheng Village,
He beheld dead religion which was nothing more than pillage
They saw many villagers sincerely and ignorantly worshipping
The Beiji (literally North Pole) emperor-god in the temple.
So they boldly broke off the hand of the statue,
As expected nothing in retaliation did the god to them do
The wrath of fellow villagers however did they incur
Nevertheless for truth they considered the persecution
Inevitable and were willing to endure
To open unto their people a divine door
Through Christ of whom they were sure
The joys of heaven and freedom, their hearts it did lure.
As for the Beiji god, it never defended itself
Being unable and lacking in divine power
This defining moment was therefore the hour
In which Sun Yat-sen broke free from religious ignorance
And endeavored to launch a new move with brilliance
Liberating and uplifting his people would be glorious
Set on a course to accomplish national transformation
Sun, who had grown increasingly troubled
By the conservative Qing government
And its refusal to adopt knowledge
Quit his medical practice in order to devote his time
To transform his beloved China.
In 1894, Sun wrote a long letter to Li Hongzhang,
The governor-general of Zhili and a reformer in the court,
With suggestions on how to strengthen China,
But Sun was rebuffed and of him they made sport.
Since Sun had never been trained in the classics,
The gentry did not accept Sun into their circles.
From then on, Sun began to fervently call
For the abolition of the monarchy and its fall
The monarchy’s blind eyes that could not see
Sun worked for the establishment of a republic in liberty.
In October 1894, Sun went to Hawaii
Believing for national renewal and a political strategy
Sun founded the Revive China Society
He became China’s revivalist that touched eternity
To unveil the goal of a prospering China
His ideas formed a platform for revolutionary activity
People of lower classes who were disenfranchised came
Upheld the ideals and virtues of his name
Laboring for China’s liberation just the same
Fellow Cantonese expatriates joined the cause
Birthing breakthrough for a civilization today we awe
1.2 billion citizens of splendid China
A pleasant people scattered across the planet
Their delicious culinary delights, we do taste it
The stronghold of imperialism, Sun you did break it
Transcending the wall of China and those who made it
A magnificent cultural phenomena
Today Caucasians say, “Nee how ma?”
As this world power is known economically
It is also exquisite culturally
Mighty and to be feared militarily
Increasingly being awakened spiritually
By Chinese revivalists preaching throughout China
Today saying, “Yay-soo eye nee!”
Renewal is sweeping the land triumphantly!
Sun Yat-sen, father of China,
Your efforts and acts done diligently
Have surely brought your homeland victory
Sun Yat-sen, for China, we thank and salute thee!
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