Thursday 16 January 2014

Wat Preah Chedey Borapaut : Ode to Phnom Penh

Pictures/Poem by : Gan Yung Chyan
                            / KUCINTA SETIA


Where there are lions, there is a hill
A marvellous temple looks over
The skies attract all to here.

Penh protects children to heal
Remove stains and pains
Erect districts and boulevards of fame
At the crossroads of east and west
Happiness comes to the city after years.


Children flock to the hill
Houses established on the quay
Embracing the future
Daun Penh sparkles forever
Even postmen and ibises hold the key
Years of works, peace and faith.


Born on this hill is Phnom Penh
Oriental's charm and fortune
Reumoks serve the banks day and night
A city is a bliss to see
Plains of rumduls smiling in the wind
Anchoring are boats in serenity
United in harmony and happiness;
The right city to celebrate the new year.

  

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