I Thank You, O Qatar! Poem by Gamson Jr Mawallil Quijano

You are like rain that Allah sends to gently bathe the land

Quenched, droughty soil as you fall upon them softens

Through your lovely touch, many throne plants flourished

Its nourishing fruits by so many have been reaped

Plentiful flowers upon your blessed bosom have blossomed beautifully

Elated, butterflies on your splendid hued petals frolic, flit to play

Your ambiance is a solace to those who feel blue

From sunrise to sunset, amidst darkest skies,
secured and safe we feel
wherever we are around you

Never have we ever felt neglected
cause you made us feel you truly care

You do your best to look after us the best you can,
that sometimes it's even GRATIS whenever we get ill

When Covid-19 hugged the world
making us anxious and frightened,
you stood up for us the way a mother does
for her family so dear

You even assured us things are
under control
that we would be safe despite
pandemic threat hovering

Though we are not your own born children
Yet it's inside your generous home
where we found our second home
away from home!

You made us feel that we have a mother
who unconditionally loves and cares for us
even if from our cherished family
we are miles away forlorn

Fervently to Allah I beseech
to preserve you,
continue to bestow happiness
and prosperity upon you!

That may you be a source
of inspiration and strength
for all humanity!

Indeed, you're so thoughtful and rare
So how can I not love you
and be ever grateful
to Allah for thee?

Thus, Alhamdu Lillah,
I thank thee, O our Qatar!

Thou shine and glisten upon us all
amazingly like the moon and stars
amidst the darkest skies!