Sonnet About Quatre Bornes

My town is a floral one, known in French as
"La Ville des Fleurs," for, it is one so beautifully gardened
It is, in the island, the place where I roam about, fully at ease
For it is a town, which has been always, since its birth, so well governed!

A town it is, found in the middle of the island, nearly on the plateau
It fans chilly winds in winter, and cool freshness in  summer
If I could, I would have built here my own chateau
For here, one gets to feel that living is as delicious as an appetizer!

I would leave it never, however strong may be the pulls of adventure
I would leave it never, for here I get to live as I want to
Giving my time equally to both duty and leisure
Why, in my town, I do even get to see and write of life through!

Pray, my island is well known as a tropical paradise, it gives the world a thrill,
Yet, my town is the place which bids my heart and breath to never stand still!


Written for Contest "Sonnet about where you live"
Sponsored by: Silent One
I live in Mauritius and my home town in called Quatre Bornes
28 Dec 2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 1/7/2017 8:21:00 PM
Beautiful glimpse of where you live congratulations, Anoucheka, on your win. Hugs Eve
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