The Paradise of my Youth
 

Quietly and peacefully,
on the Land of the Rain
sits the gorgeous paradise of my youth.

With its roots
          it’s a pacific pride,
with its soils
          it’s a national pride,
with its trunk
          it connects me world-wide,
with its branches
          it looks so unique,
with its leaves
          it stands tall and high,
with its fruits
          it’s a gate way to prosperity.

Quietly and peacefully,
as time fades away
its legacy will sit on my back.

(2006)