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The Pilgrimage

1 December 2010


The Pilgrimage


From young people of every nation
Will gather again to exalt
One faith in God for salvation
Inert spirit to offer salt

Will gather again to exalt
Jubilee of youth in pilgrimage
Inert spirit to offer salt
Of reaching hands, no blockage

Jubilee of youth in pilgrimage
To symbolize the living faith
Of reaching hands, no blockage
In horizon mingling with interfaith

To symbolize the living faith
Rainbow of races as covenant
In horizon mingling with interfaith
Song of praise resounding in rampant

Rainbow of races as covenant
One faith in God for salvation
Song of praise resounding in rampant
From young people of every nation



Written by: Noel N. Villarosa
8th place in Paula Swanson's Pantoum Contest
Contest Date: 12/21/2010

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/29/2011 2:37:00 PM What a great poem for the pantoum contest. I had never seen the winners yet nor this poem and I'm sorry I have not seen you here in a long time. Hope you will join us again and post some new poems. Luv, Andra Login to Reply

Dr Hitendra Mehta Date: 12/14/2010 12:40:00 AM Many congrats Noel on winning coveted spot in Paulas Pantoum contest with this beautiful write. Luv/best wishes........Hitendra Mehta Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 12/13/2010 11:30:00 AM Congratulations on your win Noel in Paula's Pantoum contest. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Deb Radke Date: 12/13/2010 5:25:00 AM I read this several times, I so much liked the cadence. The short, rhythmic feel of the lines brought to mind masses of peoples marching to salvation. (I don't know if that was your intent, but that is poetry, is it not, how each reader feels a piece in a unique way. So I hope you will forgive me if this was not your intent.) I especially liked your last verse and also the line 'rainbow of races as covenant'. Very well done. Congratulations on your win in the pantoum contest. Login to Reply

Audrey Haick Date: 12/12/2010 12:47:00 PM Hey Noel! Congratulations on your 8th Place Win in the contest!! Enjoy! Hope you had a great weekend!! Love, audrey Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 12/12/2010 11:50:00 AM Congratulations on your win..Sara Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/12/2010 8:36:00 AM I knew this would be a winner, Noel. Congratulations! Peace and blessings, Carolyn Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 12/12/2010 7:25:00 AM Congrats Noel on your winning poem in Paula's Pantoum contest with this vibrant write and win .. enjoy another top ten victory my friend with luv.. Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 12/12/2010 5:52:00 AM Congratulations on this well deservedn win in the contest of Paula, Noel Login to Reply

Joy Wellington Date: 12/6/2010 8:30:00 PM So true, we are the salt of the earth and offer salt we must, "To symbolize the living faith". Good luck with this profound piece. Thanks for your congrats. Blessings, Joy (Jew) Login to Reply

Audrey Haick Date: 12/5/2010 10:31:00 AM This is wonderful Noel! This must be in celebration of "World Youth Day" in Spain this year?? Whenever I see this I feel hope rising, Noel! We must keep praying that maybe one day our children will get it right, eh? Good luck in Paula's Contest! Love, Audrey Login to Reply

Doris Culverhouse Date: 12/4/2010 1:52:00 PM well done noel, enjoyed reading...What does Noel mean? There is a Christmas song with Noel in it... will have tolook it up. LOL Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 12/2/2010 4:18:00 PM Good luck in the contest with this great work.What a desire for you to have..I was encouraged by your kind comments on my work...Sara Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 12/1/2010 11:04:00 AM We are having our first laying snowfall this morning in Springfield,Ohio. December 1,2010 what a way to enter this month. It is absolutely beautiful and finds me in good spirits. I have enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Noel. Looking forward to reading more. Wishing you the best in the contest and always. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/1/2010 7:42:00 AM The reader can really feel the joy of your faith, Noel! An outstanding entry for the contest and I wish you success. You made great use of the pantoum form as well. Love and blessings, Carolyn Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 12/1/2010 7:00:00 AM I like the refrain from young people of every nation, very thoughtful write, Noel Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 12/1/2010 6:15:00 AM Noel.. very beautiful.. see your yahoo mail from me my friend for the request u sent me..luv.. hope it will help u ..and good luck in the contest for Paula.. my friend.. Login to Reply

C.C Bloomsfield Date: 12/1/2010 4:40:00 AM beautiful! Login to Reply