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Manila Poems - Poems about Manila

Imperial Manila As I See It
Manila the Imperial City of the Philippines It is like a mirror reflecting itself What you see in Manila is you see the Philippines There you see high rise glass building The modern mask of modernity You see commercial establishment The breathtaking Mall of Asia The century old China town is here Manila is different for me I see Manila the old walled city I...

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Categories: manila, city, history, identity, work,
Form: Prose
Manila Bay Sunset
Sunset in Manila Bay is like a knocked over palette, soft reddish night pollution stains the sea...

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Categories: manila, color, feelings, places, sunset,
Form: Free verse



Sunset at Manila Bay
The sun down and rest Before my eyes, while sitting On the bench, watching This big yellow-orb; Shines upon Manila cove. Foliage behind us, Swinging with the gentle breeze; Even Glenda’s hair, Who sits, beside me, beneath The trees and among lovers....

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Categories: manila, beach, desire, emotions, feelings,
Form: Tanka
Manila Bay Sunset
The orange sunset Now sets in Manila Bay I see it full view....

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Categories: manila, beauty, engagement, perspective, sunset,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member Manila Vanilla
Oh the milkshakes in Manila are a wonderful treat A pretty Filipina is a party complete The strawberry, blackberry, and blueberry cream Are second to vanilla in a dewberry dream Now the seashore in Manila is a beautiful place The lingering vanilla is a dab on your face You order second helpings for a lovable flirt Because she loves vanilla when you...

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Categories: manila, beach, beautiful, moon,
Form: Rhyme



Ode To Manila
Oh Manila, pearl of the Orient seas A city of contrasts, with so much to please From the old-world charm of Intramuros To the vibrant energy of Bonifacio Global City, that never slows Your streets, always buzzing with life A melting pot of cultures, that thrives From the jeepneys that roam around To the street food that astounds The Manila Bay sunset, a...

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Categories: manila, america, angel, appreciation, beautiful,
Form: Ode
Premium Member Thrilla In Manila - Philippines Coliseum
Well, here we are in the Araneta Coliseum In Cubao, Quezon City in the Philippines To witness two modern boxing Gladiators Their prowess, stature, about to be seen This will be the third between the WBC, WBA Stepping into the ring, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali To be Heavyweight Champion their skills will display Linking satellites for the whole world to see It's...

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Categories: manila, character, history, men, places,
Form: Rhyme
Tribute To Travel To Manila Philippines and Make This Poor Old Lady Happy Documentary
Tribute to Travel to Manila Philippines and Make This Poor Old Lady Happy...Documentary Old wood in Manila ,Philippines In a narrow alleyway Old roof collapse Converted into a wall No doors But window panels An old, wooden ladder For stairs Grandma has fallen many a times Climbing up to the second floor To what is her house Her husband and...

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Categories: manila, appreciation, blessing, business, celebration,
Form: Narrative
Premium Member Brown Manila II
It all tastes like Brown manila Rusty tools Fading, planes escape into Lily pad clouds Shrinking yellow rays stroll Across dusty floors Arthritic Autumn smoke Sweet in Forgotten drawers opened Far away Put away in Brown manila envelopes...

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Categories: manila, depression, introspection, lost, nostalgia,
Form: Prose
Premium Member Pulse of Manila
This sunset of peach crowns the bay, aglow While Manila lies in tropical bliss This region bustling with tunes as nights flow Along street cafes where friends reminisce. The jam of guitars floods a moonlit trail Dizzy where tangy hyacinths delight… Folks prancing on rhumba beats to unveil My city agleam... near a harbor bright. Modern yet quaint,...

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Categories: manila, beautiful, character, places,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Cherry Sorters In Manila
A Rondel Three ladies sort the cherries red in the strong light of high noon. Stones need a knife before a spoon... That's what Manila tongues have said, or it could be that's what I've read since I've been here, i.e. last June... Three ladies sort the cherries red in the strong light of high noon. Siesta time, and so to bed... Manila music, so...

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Categories: manila, fruit, fun, repetition,
Form: Rhyme
Sunset At Manila Bay
Walking on the street, stretching out both my arms to catch the breeze looking silly, but I don't mind... 'silly' could very well be my middle name... Closing my eyes as the sun was dipping goodbye just for a quick bit though, (I reckon I'm not that silly), since I wasn't walking on a sidewalk, since there was none in that part... wishing...

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Categories: manila, beauty, sun,
Form: Free verse
Battle of Manila
My great, great, Uncle who fought in the Spanish-American War, although this was long before my time I was proud, my hero… As told to me, he was in the Battle of Manila, he lost his life on March 30, 1899 in this Battle… Sending all the bodies of the heroes who fell on the Manila battlefield...

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Categories: manila, death, family, funeral, history,
Form: Narrative
Incarnated Faith of St Lorenzo Ruiz De Manila
Through the centuries, you have shed light on our lives, with simplicity and humility you've shown. An encouragement to all, a testimony of faith, linked to the shared vision of the church of cultures. Hat is off to you St Lorenzo Ruiz; with your strong faith in God, with demonstrated love for Him, a message of the gospel, a covenant you fulfilled. In...

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Categories: manila, faith, hope, inspirational, life,
Form: Pastoral
Manila
Oh Manila, I lost my heart in thee On a summer's eve of sunset red I saw her under the coconut tree My Violy, and wanted her to wed. In Manila we stirred the ballroom dust As we danced the loneliness away Then gave into our mutual lust As both of our defenses gave way! Oh Manila, dire passions burn in thee Whose women...

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Categories: manila, love, passion, romancelost, lost,
Form: Rhyme

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