A New President For Taiwan

The winds of change blew over Taiwan
As the polls opened at the break of dawn
Voters lined up in earnest delight
Their democratic rights to exercise and uphold
Ballots were marked with hope and pride
For leaders who would not bow or bide
To Beijing’s aggressive demands
But stand up bravely to protect their lands
The results poured in as the night wore long
The message from the people was firm and strong
The anti-China camp had claimed the day
To lead Taiwan down its independent way
Though threats from China would not cease
The people’s resolve would not decrease
To walk the path of self-determination
Against any pressure from the mainland nation
With courage, wisdom and liberty’s call
Taiwan stands ready to answer duty’s call
To thrive and prosper as a sovereign state
This election result has sealed their fate
Democracy has won out on this day
Showing once again freedom is the only way.

~ Claude