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When I was young I thought of education
Peers at school doing their study
I wished to go abroad
As a teenager I experienced the new world
Differ from my culture and people
The wisdom from western education
Changed my style and living
Far beyond as I familiar with
Today it seems as thousands ahead
Like tourists when visited and left
My beloved island.
When out noble old men shared
Their wise decision seated at
‘Te Bouriki’ of Tabontebike maneaba
Where my father and grandfather
Built for my people
I could feel the anxiety within you
As you always part of it
Because you are tuned in my heart.
I think of coming back someday
To smell the scent of old perfume
'Te Bonubonu' my forefathers oil
That waved me from afar
That clasped me to Daddy's bosom
I feel the sacrifice you offered
When Mom's wrinkle hands
Comforted me from day to day
To where I stand for
Today and Tomorrow.
(Written by: Mrs Karibwannang - School Teacher)
Categories: Poems & Rhymes
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