I immigrated to this land.
I know I have returned home.
this land holds promises.
I believe in it firmly.
this land holds
VIPs, somebody, everybody,
and nobody as well.
I belong to the last category.
there are so many of us here -
held by this land of promises.
this land is our land.
that's why I am here,
and will stay here,
and will be buried here -
free, in this land
that holds nobody as well.
Hai Ning
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