Pearl Of The Orient

Zigzag criss-cross sculptured archipelago love exchange
Mountainous scapes interrupt the coastal contemplation.
Sands, like peerless pure pearls, split and spread into a dune range.
Glee and glow with gorgeous islands in scenic temptation.

Our faith is strong like igneous, and metamorphic rocks
Like our rare gems, our spiritual jewels radiate
We grow in communion with animals, fish, birds, and flocks
With rice, rhy, wheat cool weathers, our will and wish are temperate

With multiple languages, Alleluiah too is our tongue
With Baro't saya (shirt and skirt), we have our baptismal wear
Cariñosa, Tinikling, and Singkil of old and young
Unite places and people into Almighty God's heir 

Amidst the posh panoramic play of cosmic wholeness
Philippines bears innately brim-filling divine fullness.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Agustin Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 12:36 AM
Wow! Congrats. Thanks for sharing this.... Your poem make me proud of my country, the Philippines. May you be given the chance to visit. God bless you.
Alex Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Thacker Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 10:10 AM
I knew this poem was special after reading just the first line. Well done and congratulations, Christuraj.
Alex Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 6:45 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Brul Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Congratulations on your top win with this awesome write! I like how you use alliterative words in this awesome sonnet. Thank you for participating in this contest.
Alex Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to take part in your contest. May God Bless You!
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