white foaming seas surround us
black the strength of night
© gillena cox 2018
The flag of Trinidad and Tobago was adopted upon independence from the United Kingdom on 31 August 1962. Designed by Carlisle Chang (1921–2001)the flag of Trinidad and Tobago was chosen by the independence committee of 1962. Red, black and white symbolize fire (the sun, representing courage), earth (representing dedication) and water (representing purity and equality)
Poets United Midweek Motif ~ National Flag(s)
prompted by Susan
24 comments:
A very strong rite, Gillena!
Thanks for dropping by Vivian
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That's lovely — the symbols are so well inscribed in this form.
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Beautiful. Love the last line so, so much.
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Thanks for droppibg by Sumana
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This has such POWER--a true people's fla--carrying the blood and heart of its people.
Such a confident and powerful poem
I love the description of your flag and what it stands for. Very cool.
Thanks for dropping by Susan
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Thanks for your appreciation Jae
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Happy you dropped by Sherry
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Thank you, Gillena, for teaching me, something new about Trinidad and Tobago's flag.
What a brilliant haiku Gillena. One of your best!
Such a strong haiku, Gillena, in colour and in meaning!
Reading the responses to this prompt is turning out to be very educational!
This is lovely, Gillena, both the verse and the explanation – and the jaunty little picture.
Glad you dropped by Therisa
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Thank you for your appreciation Kim
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Thank you for your appreciation Rosemary
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Love you haiku Gillena, just love it. It proclaims all in such a beautiful way. As said, love it!
Anna :o]
Colors do hold very symbolic meanings. Well chosen colors for your flag.
Adelaide
Thanks for dropping by Anna
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Thank you for your appreciation Adelaide
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j ai passé un bon moments et j en ai eue plein les yeux!!!
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