After another easy day cruising at sea
We were in for a big surprise of what we would see.

So much more,
Then I remember from 2004

A city that is big, futuristic and mysterious
23 million people are living here looking friendly but serious

Many new skyscrapers up to nearly 100 stories high
Built of gleaming stainless steel, marble and granite will make them certainly last for awhile.

The street lined sycamore trees are still bare.
But new multi color spring flowers are every where.

We reached the Jin Mao Towers top in a silent 45 seconds ride
From the street to the 88th floor height

The Shanghai museum, like I remembered it
But I did not have as much time to visit as Frans and I did

The bund an elegant riverfront promenade with grandiose
European 19th century buildings standing close

Nanjing road with every elegant worldwide shop
A desirable place to shop till you drop

New construction going on everywhere.
No other city seems to compare.

But the middle class shifts again to being poor
As we are told the top 20% strives to take everything for sure

And the tour guide thinks the only solution
Will again be some day a revolution.