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A Farmhouse for my daughter

If I get to be a man of great means, I’d buy a fine farmhouse in Philippines, That has naturally flowing water, And would let it to my soul’s sole daughter. The rent I might ask for would just be this: That she lets me spend there some time of bliss, Amidst those fresh blossoms of first flowers, First fall of mangoes with their great flavours, An if she grows new blossoms on bowers, Rent-less, whole estate will be ever hers— That farmhouse in her native Philippines, That has naturally flowing water, Would then be all hers, my soul’s sole daughter. _________________________________________ Free verse |10.03.2024| daughter, father In tribute to Edward Thomas: If I should ever by Chance

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Date: 3/26/2024 3:13:00 PM
How beautiful and captivating, Dear Poet! Your description of a farmhouse in Philippines, and that for your only daughter - brought tears to my eyes! Lyrical, flowing, heartrending...the images bring the picture of a serene, peaceful place which I would love to live! Especially love this line "That has naturally flowing water" which has a mystic touch in it! Keep writing Dear Gifted Poet - your poems are a treasure! Warm wishes ~ Malabika
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