broad pads bend the tall grass
and the canopy stirs in sudden wind
every eye is a red dot in lightning
but closes with each growl of thunder
in the afterstill the rain shines green
and the outpost resumes simple living
warm and sultry sea town
looks out to a deep sea change
the signs are right the setting perfect
for strangers to settle
bustle and chaos hand to mouth and rich pickings
the crucible burns failure and reward
junks ply and schooners spice the tides
shop houses sprout like rain-fed shrubs
dark years of invasion and execution
terror of polished boots and cruel hands
till the wild retreats to order
and the canopy is groomed
pawprints shape to monument
and tall glass mirrors the sky
rumbles in the undergrowth
bow to articulation
a gardener has come
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This year Singapore celebrates 50 years of independence
johnpoetflanagan 
Great! 🙂
Thank you, Kamila
Best Wishes
john
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Nice post John thanks for visit regards Ian
Ian
Thank You very much
john
This is a rich tapestry of observations and history you homogeneously blended like fine whiskey. I am overwhelmed with the beauty and crystal impressions it left for my senses to savor. Thank you for another shining example of the art of written communications my dear friend. Jon Michael
Jon, My Friend
You pay me a rich compliment indeed
thank you
Ever Your Friend
john
Beautifully described in true poetic form, John – I like the idea of cities being poems.
Thank you, Chris
thank you very much
john
Like the descriptions here, so evocative. I’m new to your work John and I’m beginning to realise that I’ve stumbled across something very special.
Mark
You are more than generous
Thank You
My best to You
john
Singapore is a delightful country – it feels like a city sometime 🙂 Well description of Singapore, Bapak John!
Indah,
You’re such a fine support
and i appreciate you deeply
bapak john
You know and love your city John. Your light brushstrokes depict its history and heartbeat. Really well portrayed John, beautifully constructed.
Angela
You are generous and warm
Thank you
and yes, i do love my city
john
Wonderful to see you back and hoping there won’t be
any more long absences.
Winnie and myself wish you good health.
Beautiful poem to honour independence.
Harry
A great tribute to your Home!