Written by: Tan Shu Jia (AS08907)

English Class: Group 8

Kuliah: 18

Hey, Kampong Girl!

I am a kampong girl.

Live at wooden house with rattan mat.

I asked mum: “Why our life is so bitter?”

Mum said: “No sweet without sweat.”

My little mind couldn’t understand that.

One day, I told mum: “I have a dream.”

“What’s your dream, my dear?”

“I want to study at the City.”

Mum smiled.

I saw stars in her eyes.

That chased off my fears and frights.

“My dear, be like a lotus.”

“With enough sunshine and water, you’ll unfold at dawn.”

I bear in mind mum’s words.

I will shine like a diamond in the Big Town.

“Hey, kampong girl!”

Although people laughed at me, I wouldn’t give up easily.

With hopes and dreams, I can cope with anything.

“No sweet without sweat.”

Finally, I understand it.

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