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PEARL OF THE ORIENT

Pearl of the Orient Seas surely am I 
                         in my strategic geographical position
Heralding beauty and glory bestowed 
                by the Almighty along my precious history
Influenced with varied cultures indeed  
                 blest with unique identity of global impact
Liberty-led, I’m propelled by my great
                                citizens, surely freedom loving…
Independence prevails over me, conquered
                             by my heroes of valor and integrity
Propped upon truth of sovereignty 
                            securing our territory with peace…
Philippines am I, verily dear, prospered 
                      priceless gem to my treasured people
Imparting to them my God-blest*
                    of grand purpose and functional interest
Nourishing every citizen with ideals  
                               upheld by constitutional nurture
Effectively delivering services through 
     	                officials who are responsibly efficient…
Settled am I as shining pearl to the
                  world marked by my FILIPINOS’ stature!

*Psalm 33:12 King James Version 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord...

February 10, 2024
Personification in Acrostic form
1st place, "Pearl of the Orient" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Jcb Brul; judged on 2/25/2024

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Robert Sidwell

Date: 2/26/2024 10:00:00 AM

Magnificent! Congratulations on the win! Felt the pride, respect and responsibility shining through!!

Marilene Evans

Date: 2/26/2024 7:54:00 AM

Congratulations, Beata. Way to go in presenting the Philippines. Your acrostic is beautifully written, right and left.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/26/2024 7:16:00 AM

Superbly creative, Beata. Much enjoyed your descriptions. BIG congrats on your TOP win.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 2/26/2024 6:43:00 AM

Being the child of the 'pearl of the orient', you, naturally, know about this nation more than any others. You have written your acrostic very beautifully. You have a beautiful style of personification. Congratulations!

Valsa George

Date: 2/26/2024 4:35:00 AM

Beautiful Acrostic in personification form. Though I have never been to the Philippines, I have read from books and have heard from people that it is a beautiful land. I know you are a Filipino. You can be proud of your country and the land can be proud of you. Congratulations on your great win.... dear Beata.

MB Farookh

Date: 2/26/2024 3:15:00 AM

Congratulations, Beata. This is lovely, acrostic or not. The words flow and images unfold. It's a well crafted poem deserving of a win. Many blessings!