Hugo Sarvida Jr. Poet Narrative

The Barren Island

He bought the barren island for $13,000
Together with a friend, they planted 16,000 trees
For 40 years, the island turn into a sanctuary
Of insects, flowers, birds and tortoises which became
Famous and well known throughout the country
He turned down offer being a news editor and settled
The rest of his whole life living in the island
He manage the island well and made it 
An important place in his private life
The island grow well with his own management
The Saudi prince want to buy the island for $10 million
But he refuses the offer for personal reason
Until, one day he announced and open it to the public
The island became an important tourist destinations
People flocked and flourished the island
He died with old age in the island
The country declared the island as a National Park
In lieu of his stated Last Will.

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Darlene De Beaulieu September 23, 2024 at 4:04 PM Hello Hugo, An island should be for the publice. to enjoy. Much love here. /darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu September 24, 2024 at 9:43 AM Hello Hugo, Oh a private island. Well i am glad it becomes a public island for everyone. Love lots love. /Darlene/ Hugo Sarvida Jr. September 23, 2024 at 4:32 PM Supposedly true, Darlene. But, mind you this is a private island own by an individual. However, in the end, the island became a National Park open for public. Anyway, thank you Darlene for you time. Love lots here./Hugo.