When I was younger, in my prime,
I used to daydream, to pass the time
of tropic isles; Distant lands
with bending palms and sun-bleached sands.
Island girls with long, black hair
in flowery fields to scent the air.
Tropic sunsets with colors bright
preclude the diamond stars of night.
Gentle waves kiss the coral beach.
Volcanic peaks; The clouds to reach.
All these were imagined scenes;
I found them in the Philippines.
This land once was a battleground,
But now, a paradise I found.
Memories of war, one can't erase,
but the people wear a smiling face.
They're generous, kind and eager to please.
A land to grace the Pacific seas.
The long-haired girl with sparkling eye;
Her beauty, no one can deny.
With mountains, lakes and other sights,
to cities with their glowing lights.
These once were imagined dreams
My 'Dream come True'--The 'Philippines'!
Author notes
*pic. courtesy of Photobucket.com
I traveled to The Philippines twice--Once when I was on R & R from Vietnam and later, when I took a leave and went back.
Beautiful Country---Beautiful People--
Beautiful Memories !!
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A contest entry
- Traveling Abroad by liduen.
690 points, ended July 26, 2008, 7 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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What a beautiful poem and tribute to the
Philippines and its people! I still have yet
to visit the Philippines as it is where my all
of my family is from. I look forward to going
there someday and am glad that you entered
this poem into my contest. I really enjoyed
reading it and the imagery that I found as I
read through each line. I wish you well and
appreciate your entry here!
Jeremy0826 -
I agree, Sir BT
Our country is called, "The Pearl of the Orient Seas."
Lot's of beautiful scenery, beaches, active volcanoes, and the warm people, very hospitable... and yes...many lovely Filipinos.
This poem ... a beautiful tribute to my countrymen.
Would you care for a 3rd visit, then?
summer51
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Very nice. I sponsored a girl in the Phillipines for several years until she actually had enough money to go to school and she was no longer eligible to be sponsored, but I was able to give her my address and e-mail before it ended so that she was able to contact me still and we are still e-mailing!
I would love to visit it.
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What a wonderful flowing poem filled with images to tease the mind.
Makes one wish to join you in your wanderings
an excellent poem Good luck in the contest
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oh my god!!!!
al i really love this poem!!!! i think this is my new favorite!!!! i really do love it!!!its so beautiful!!
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This is a beautiful poem. The imagery in it is fantastic...now I want to visit the Philippines! Your rhyming is nice and natural, not forced. Great job and good luck in my contest
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your daydream will instil people to make a visit to that country....beautiful poem...the rhyme is also good
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This is great, I love the rhyme and the background of it, wonderful job
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