Dr TanTsze Chor’s early education in China laid the foundation for his knowledge of Chinese poetry and calligraphy. He boldly broke away from tradition by using coloured ink and adopting several different scripts within a single piece of work. His writing has a strong sense of ornamentation due to their colours, combination of scripts and sometimes, the use of patterned paper or silk. In this short poem, Dr Tan reflects upon patriotism and strong sense of social responsibility. The poem exhorts the rise and fall of a country is the responsibility of its citizens.
