Written piece
English our common wealth
Gamby De Souza
United Kingdom
About this piece
I submitted a poem which refers to my passion for English and my delightful journey as a second language learner of English. It’s also about the importance of English as the thread that unites the Commonwealth member States and the World.
English our common wealth !
English, a passion of mine
It happens to be the best encounter
In my young years, and for all times
In my eyes, there isnt anything better
Unexplained roots of an inner passion
In my environment, with zero English
How was It to shape my being forever?
Vivid memories, a feeling of elation
Excited about the best idea ever, a blazing motivation.
Burning alive, and right before my eyes,
Everything I wanted,
In all hopes that should be planted
Little did I know about the devine seed in me,
Just about enough energy to grow the seed over the years.
From zero English,
To endless cheers
I was in my dream territory
Aspirations met effort
Here I am thriving with English
Growing ambitions to share this passion it burns in me like a Midday sun
Guiding the earth with its blistering light.
I discover my good fortune
The common thread, the common wealth
How about those with secret dreams
with no hope at all
I want to be the one to bring them hope
How fortunate to have such fortune
The precious thread that binds us all
Continents , nations, communities
English Our commonwealth wealth
Thousands of languages from 2.7 billions people
Diversely enriched linguistic landscape
It is English the power that connects all the dots because,
together we thrive and prosper thanks to English
Written by Gamby N De Souza