fifty four years -
words of our anthem
echo sweeter
rhythms of steel pan
colours of the masquerade -
we conquer ourselves
nation building
the songs of birds and flowers -
voices of children
© gillena cox 2016
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Happy Independence Day Trinidad and Tobago
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What a wonderful feeling! Happy independence day.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful celebration of independence.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan
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Thank you Sherry
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Nothing is quite like national pride in one's country especially when it has been good for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping in Robin
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Greetings to you Gillena on your independence day...
ReplyDeleteHappy Independence Day , Gillena !
ReplyDeletefuture does speak through the voices of children...Happy Independence Day, Gillena....
ReplyDeleteThanks Thotpurge
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Thanks Rall
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Thanks for your appreciation Sumana
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Great lines, Gellina. Greetings for the Independence Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Panchali
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Sorry I missed it yesterday. I hope your day was rewarding.
ReplyDeleteThe last verse particularly captured my heart in this wonderful poem
ReplyDeleteThanks for your appreciation Jae
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anthem . . .
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the high note
Blessings, Gillena
Gosh this is lovely :D Happy Independence Day Gillena ❤
ReplyDeleteThanks Sanaa
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What a wonderful place the world would be if every country conquered itself and gifted itself to its citizens!
ReplyDeleteHappy Independence Day, Gillena!
Well-penned!