Free Verse: So Many Places, So Little Time

Sorry about the delay I haven't really had the time. But better late than never.
Winners:

• Japan
• Florida
• Ireland

So Many Places, So Little Time

So many places, so little time

There's a whole other world out there waiting to be seen

Different Cultures,

Different Foods,

New experiences.

"Land of the Rising Sun"

Japan, the country filled with beauty.

When I wake up I see

Cherry blossoms growing outside my window,

Strong yet delicate.

My nose is immediately filled with the scents of Japanese cuisine

Fresh sushi followed by warm noodles.

I hear children playing and laughing

And bicycle bells ringing.

I say "Konnichiha" to people walking by

I receive smiles that brighten the morning.

While walking I realised "Everything here is natural and pure!

Wish my home was more like this."

"The Sunshine State"

Florida the Sunshine State.

You can say that again!

As I walk down the gorgeous beaches,

Sunglasses protecting my eyes from the beaming rays.

Waves crash on the shore,

Soaking my toes.

The seagulls soar in the pink, sunset-y sky.

The sand slides in my sandals

Forcing me to walk barefoot.

I breathe in the salty sea spray

And close my eyes.

This state is truly a thing of beauty!

"Ireland Forever"

Ireland, one of the friendliest places I've visited.

Right when i stepped out the airplane

Immediately I was welcomed with a pair of dazzling smiles.

Ireland is truly a sight for sore eyes.

With its rolling hills and marshmallow clouds,

Just begging me to lose my day lying down and watching the clouds float by

In shapes only my imagination can concoct.

Ireland's old, mighty churches tower above me.

I've never seen such artistic architecture before.

I'm in awe.

When walking back to my temporary home,

I'm showered with greetings that left an imprint on my attitude,

Smiles that brighten my day,

And new friends that will stay in my memories.

I wish I could stay in "Ireland Forever"!