"Here I am"

1. The Forest

Walking through the tropical rainforest,

I breathe the cooling fresh air.

Feeling the texture of the magnificent trees,

I see the vast rainforest that stretches beyond the horizon.

Smelling the flowers,

I hear the birds singing in the canopies.

Here I am, experiencing nature at its best.

2. The Island?

At the far horizon of the clear blue sea,

I see the island of paradise. ?

Stretches of white beach with fine sand,

I embrace the mystical feel of the island’s lush greeneries. ?

Heritage architectures scatter along the beach,

I stroll towards the majestic timber jetty, a gateway to adventure and nature.

Here I am, on the island of paradise.

3. The Village

Standing strong under the sun,

the humble town square serves the community.

Layers of history lie all around,

clusters of majestic trees surround the square.

Preserving all its culture,

secrets of batik creation and blowpipe hunting are embraced.

Here I am, in the village of traditions.

Authored by Derek Loei, 25 Nov 2021