SWEET CEBU

Sea and sun
In equal measure,
Scattered islands
Unique treasure.
I breathed in
I inhaled you,
Oh beautiful paradise
Sweet Cebu.
Topaz sky
Pink coral sand,
A coat of emerald trees
Enwrap the land.
As sure as birds fly south
I flew to you,
Oh heaven on earth
Sweet Cebu.
Her people of good faith
To whom I genuflect,
Of warm smiling faces
I do reflect.
The new love of my life
I blow a kiss to you,
Etched into my heart
My sweet Cebu.

Phil Hall November 2014