A City Beaming With Beauty

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A City Beaming with Beauty


Photo by Dexter Baldon

Who will ever ignore
A city beaming with beauty?
Who would never recall
The locals that are friendly?

Who would never want to see
The dainty city near the sea?
Who would never want to feel
The calming wind’s serenity?

Legazpi, a city by the Pacific
Landscapes are panoramic
Ambience quite romantic
And delicacies fantastic…

So it might be nice to tour
The City of Fun and Adventure
And if you’re a foodie, savour
Its spicy culinary culture
For there, you will discover
The dishes that sting
The volcano that’s stunning
The rides so exciting

Found on the extreme east of the world
Across the wide expanse of an ocean
Very far from other places
But home to many good surprises

Legazpi, a city by the Pacific
A place comely in many ways
Legazpi, the city which beams with beauty
A place of elegance and grace...

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  1. UnknownMarch 29, 2019 at 11:43 PM

    How I wish that I could also create such amazing and wonderful poem about our dearest Ligao City, too Sir! 💖 Will miss you po sir a bunch! 😘 Always take care po 😊

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  2. Shiena Mae PazMarch 30, 2019 at 5:55 PM

    I do agree, Sir! There are so much more in and about Legazpi City, truly a place worthy of admiration. I'm looking forward to seeing and exploring more of it.

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  3. Daneth Rose OidaMarch 31, 2019 at 4:58 PM

    Legazpi City is indeed a city of beauty and elegance. Being able to see the beautiful Mayon Volcano and the city lights at night makes it more special.

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  4. Ana Mariella MoradaMarch 31, 2019 at 5:18 PM

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  5. Ana Mariella MoradaMarch 31, 2019 at 5:24 PM

    Sometimes we fail to appreciate the beauty of the things and places we see all the time. I'm hoping to spend time this summer with friends and explore further what the city offers. :)

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  6. Jeira Mae BalaguerMarch 31, 2019 at 8:47 PM

    Indeed a wonderful city, lots of people during daytime and amazing lights at night. There's so much more to do when you're in the city of Legazpi. So much fun and awesome experiences.

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  7. Michael Hanz CerdiñoApril 1, 2019 at 3:11 AM

    Indeed, who wouldn't want to see and experience a city as breathtaking as Legazpi. I'm happy that I have a lot of memories in this city which already feels like home to me.

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  8. Lady RyApril 1, 2019 at 3:20 AM

    A city of myriad lights;
    From morning sunrise until midnight,
    Smiles of people, so bright
    Gifted by nature, such a majestic sight.

    A lovely poem for an equally lovely city. Can't wait to discover more about Legazpi City. 😁

    - Ruth Yanto aka "Lady Ry"

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  9. John Carl ReforsadoApril 1, 2019 at 4:42 AM

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  10. John Carl ReforsadoApril 1, 2019 at 4:51 AM

    Such a wonderful poem right there! It made me appreciate where I live today and what my eyes get to see. In a world full of negativities, it is fulfilling to be a ray of sunshine just like you, Sir! Hope to hear more from you! More power!

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  11. Lovely Marie CepconApril 1, 2019 at 5:23 AM

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  12. Lovely Marie CepconApril 1, 2019 at 5:35 AM

    Legazpi City should definitely be a number one place to visit for anyone craving for adventure, fun and unforgettable travel experiences. I love the poem and I'll absolutely share it with my family and friends from Davao!

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  13. Shinette EstalloApril 1, 2019 at 5:51 PM

    I do think that Legazpi has so much natural beauty; it's a gorgeous city filled with equally gorgeous citizens!

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  14. John Louie S. NuñezApril 1, 2019 at 8:30 PM

    This city surprised me with its beautiful sceneries and new discoveries that are instagramable 😍❤

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  15. Jazzmin Rae BarbaApril 1, 2019 at 9:34 PM

    One thing that I've always missed when I studied in Manila was my hometown, Legazpi City- its fresh air, the beautiful Mayon, and the people. I'm glad that I'm back in this wonderful city and be able to see its beauty everyday ❤

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  16. Owen EspartinezApril 1, 2019 at 10:48 PM

    Legazpi is indeed filled with adventure and beauty. One can enjoy both equally beautiful urban and rural landscapes. I'm so grateful to be a son of Legazpi, one of the country's most liveable city.

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  17. Ken MingoyApril 1, 2019 at 11:18 PM

    I do agree that Legazpi is more than what meeta the eye. It is filled not just with breathtaking sceneries but also with the welcoming people who inhabits there.

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  18. Frances GarciaApril 2, 2019 at 2:52 AM

    This entry gives justice to what I have experienced so far during my stay in the city. Three years and counting, there's still so much to discover in Legazpi!

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  20. Maria Yzabelle Irish OlarteApril 2, 2019 at 7:16 AM

    It is no wonder why Legazpi City is known as one of the most competitive cities in the country. And I have proven this after my one year of stay here and it already served as my second home. I hope to discover more of its beauty in the future.

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  21. Joana ArevaloApril 2, 2019 at 8:46 AM

    Legazpi City will always have a place my heart, although I am from Cam. Norte.

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  22. Mae Anne NaleApril 2, 2019 at 9:24 AM

    I will always feel the pride and blessedness of being born in such a beautiful city. You're such a great poet, Sir! I wish I am too! So, I can be able to tell the world of my country through creative means ❤️

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  23. Charmaine Hannah TorrecampoApril 2, 2019 at 7:33 PM

    Definitely one of the most competitive cities in our country. Legazpi City has so much more to offer. Love the poem! ��

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  24. Rea EstevesApril 2, 2019 at 8:50 PM

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  25. Rea EstevesApril 2, 2019 at 9:18 PM

    100 % ✔. Who would not? Been here in this city many times but still always excited to see the beauty of Mayon Volcano, get to know the culture and experience the warmth of its people ❤

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  26. Alyssa Nicole OsabalApril 3, 2019 at 1:26 AM

    Visiting Legazpi almost everyday made me get used to the place. Sometimes, I even fail to appreciate its beauty and perceive it as ordinary because I see it all the time.

    Thank you, sir, for reminding me of the beauty in the ordinary.

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  31. Jann Ronnel YugaApril 3, 2019 at 2:01 AM

    Well, would you look at that! Legazpi, with it's amazing features eventually created splendid poets. I'm lost for words!! Legazpi always brings a smile to my face just as when I get to see the majestic view of Mt. Mayon and even the lights we witness as we visit the boulevard. I'm proud to be an Albayano and I'm proud of this poet! Hoping for more interesting and alluring poems about Legaspi! 💯

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  32. UnknownApril 3, 2019 at 4:51 AM

    I totally agree with this poem, Sir. It typically sums up everything that a tourist may find and see when they visit Legazpi City. Also, all of the adjectives that were used in each line have greatly defined its noun. It also leaves me asking myself whether there is any other poem that can better describe Legazpi City than this poem, because I really do think that this poem is the best of the best :) - Sioco, Christian Joseph B. BSA 1-C

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  33. Ian Christopher CarlosApril 3, 2019 at 6:57 AM

    A city blooming of elegance and full of new things to discover. Legazpi City, a place full of charm that never fails to put a smile on our faces. Makes me proud to be an Albayano. Looking forward to more poems like this that shows appreciation for the beauty found within the ordinary :)

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  34. Nap BalbinApril 3, 2019 at 7:44 AM

    As someone who grew up in this city, it is a privilege to see this wonderful city to bloom from the scratch into what is now. A city where the beauty of Mayon stands enticingly behind the city lights, Legazpi is something that will be forever treasured in my heart.

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  35. Lance ReyegApril 3, 2019 at 8:48 AM

    There really is no place like home. I'm so proud and grateful to be living in the city of fun and adventure where the beauty of nature meets the adrenaline of city life

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