Paradise

This Eastern Pearl: the Philippines,

this masterpiece of nature, wins

my heart and soul immediately:

breathtaking islands in the Sea...

This Eastern People: pious, poor,

and rich... their beauty! Oh, I'm sure:

a friendly God, almighty-wise,

created once this paradise...

This Eastern Spirit: high above

these charming miracles of love -

this Magic Pearl, so deep, so high:

no better place to live and die...!

Jan. 2011, Hilmar Alquiros