Arise O Sons of the Shining Stars

Arise O sons of the Shining stars!
Arise and speed like your fish-like cars.
Tan your sorrows and pains with ease
And sway in delight like your Sakura trees.



Arise O sons of the shining stars!
Thorns' scratches on elephant are but minor scars
Send your technology-eyed-gods to work
Let them unfold their talents to move the technological clock



Arise O land of the shining stars!
You are the prime existence of worthy technology dreamers
Your scions stun the world with series of technological perfections
Toyota, Yamaha and Honda are just lovely kids in actions



Arise O land of the shining stars!
Tourists' eyes lost in gourmand stares
Of your ancient beauties lurked in Matsushuma bay
Where blue water, craggy rocks and twisted Pine trees drip ancient wisdom to people of today


For Debbie Guzzi's contest:"Tribute to Japan"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Baity Avatar
August 15, 2011 at 5:48 AM
Well penned Joseph....a wonderful tribute.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brown Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 5:56 AM
While stopping by to read some of your amazing poetry I would like to thank you for your comments on my poetry. Your words are always appreciated Joseph. May the sun always shine down upon you and fill your soul with inspiration. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
May 21, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Many Congrats Joseph on big coveted win in Debbie's contest. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
Dietrich Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 10:15 PM
A very original poem, different approach to the contest that was interesting to read. Congrats on your win.
Buckeridge Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 3:35 AM
Many congrats to you on your winning piece xx
Brown Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Debbie Guzzi's contest Joseph. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 9:36 AM
Congratulations on your win with this very inspiring write, Joseph, I like the repeating line that you used, very effective :)
Mehta Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 6:00 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of debbie, Joseph
Sweetheart Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 5:26 AM
Congrats Joseph on yur great win in Japan contest .. enjoy luv..
Mehta Avatar
May 14, 2011 at 5:48 PM
What a lovely and thought provoking tributes you paid to the sons of the island country where the sun never sets, Joseph
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