Warm and beautiful like a houri of yore,
as gracious and as pure as the break of dawn
when darling clouds take on a sapphire tone,
sleeps a goddess on the Indian shore.
The small waves of the sonorous sea assail
her feet with ardent, amorous kisses, while
the intellectual West adores her smile;
and the old hoary Pole, her flower veil.
My Muse, most enthusiastic and elate,
sings to her among naiads and undines;
I offer her my fortune and my fate.
With myrtle, purple roses, and flowering greens
and lilies, crown her brow immaculate,
O artists, and exalt the Philippines!
A magnificent tribute to our country, the Philippines by our national hero. The most beautiful ode to one's country I have ever read. Beautifully crafted write. Every stanza in this great poem stands out.
Exquisitely beautiful. A Poet's great tribute to his motherland. Full of patriotic fervor. Thanks.
Warm and beautiful like a houri of yore, as gracious and as pure as the break of dawn Phenomenal poem by the greatest hero of my home... for my phenomenal country.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A noble and excellent write penned by Dr. Jose P. Rizal...10++++