Pearl Of The Orient

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02/13/24

Pearl of the Orient

Second place

Contest by Jcb Brul

     Pearl Of The Orient 


           Phillipines !
          Pearl of the Orient seas.
          Nick name used for centuries
          to evoke the allure of Phillipines.
          Pearl symbolising
          country's Natural charm and pride.
          
           Tourism oriented 
           Archeological state with more 
           than seven thousands
           islands of which. 
           five thousands still unnamed
           yet attaining fame,
           attracting tourists on gorgeous welcome.
           Enticing venture to energetic capital Manila.
          
         Natural scenic beauty embellishing islands.
           Lush landscape adorned by 
            stunning coastline ! Superfine.
           Access of sapphire blue water
          and argentine shine on beach.
          Verdant tropical rainforest enriching the land.
          Luxuriant brilliant vibrant
          Rich biodiversity.
          Marine life in abundance.

         Gracious Glorious traditional heritage.
         Blending own native lifestyles
         associated with United States, Europe
        and especially Spain,
        exhibiting unique Phillipines Culture.

         Large volume of Text Messages honoured
        it with another Nick Name ' Text  Capital of World.'
        Specific car Jeepney resembling Jeep 
        is more than a means of public transportation
        but representing
       rescillence and ingenuity of Nation.

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Beata Agustin

Date: 2/26/2024 12:50:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for this... I am a Filipina, and your poem made me very proud of my country. By the way, I hope you can come to the Philippines. God bless you.

Anisha Dutta
Date: 2/26/2024 7:41:00 AM

Thanks. So ! You are Filipina. I have no idea about your country but only bookish knowledge. No scope to visit your country. Love. Have Good Days. But If you wish and get scope to visit India, you can be my guest.