Mighty Banner Rides High

A drapery flutters of sunlit glory
With lustrous stars gleaming near;
Hovering  around  the ‘ Pearl of Orient ‘
Where seven thousand islands adorn
Tints of liberty, peace, and independence;
Radiant in hues… crimson, blue, white
Flaming the hearts of a race blessed
By lush rice terrains and summer winds.

O, a banner of smiles freely glimmers
Through a homeland destined to imbue
Love for all brethrens as it stands proud,
As the harbinger of native warmth
Offering comfort to voyagers , but
Fiercely defending a birthplace’s right…
Where one mighty streamer rides high,
Guarding folk and children…Philippines!



Judy Konos' Your Country State City Flag
Country: Philippines
by nette onclaud...7/29/2015

peopleplacessymbolismlight verse

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma

August 9, 2015 at 11:51 PM

Great to know about your national pride nette! Congrats on big win!

Viv Wigley

August 9, 2015 at 2:30 AM

This is lovely, nette, full of affection. Congrats! Viv x

Skat A

August 8, 2015 at 10:55 PM

NETTE, Congratulations on your Flag win....... SKAT

Brenda Rose

August 1, 2015 at 2:01 PM

This poem makes me proud to be Canadian. As you're proud of your flag so am I of mine, but thank you I just needed to be reminded.

Kp Nunez

July 30, 2015 at 1:08 AM

I'm not even away from home, yet your write, and the flag, brought me such joy and warmth I didn't notice there was moisture in my eyes until the letters blurred. We, your countrymen, owe you for writing these beautiful lines. You reminded me to renew a child's vow to embrace things good, and be worthy of all the sacrifices our heroes died for. Your poem is already a cause for me to stand proudly as a Filipino. A 7 and a FAV! huggs!

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 29, 2015 at 1:52 PM

- As my old school teacher said for many, many years ago: "WE SHOUT THREE TIMES THREE HURRAY FOR OUR FLAG !!!" - A great poem, Nette - Good luck in the contest ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

James Horn

July 28, 2015 at 8:48 PM

Wish you had a picture of your flag attached. Warm, smiling, sincere and honest people is the first thought I have of the people of the Philippines. Not only that Nette Onclaud is a beautiful name. How did you find my poem? Jim Horn

Carly Lalion

July 28, 2015 at 3:52 PM

I like how you expanded this superior to include not only freedom but also the native people, the lush islands, and visiting neighbors. All encompassing!