O YOUNG GOA

O YOUNG GOA

O, what have you
Become, 
Precious "Pearl of the Orient?"
Such sadness to my eyes 
When I behold
Your no longer 
Breathtaking site...

Who has undone you
In this way,
Who dared to destroy the 
God perfect image?

Is it  the young
And lost
Those who aimlessly roam 
Your streets, your roads?

The childs of the past 
Brought you gloryHow heartbreaking to see

And know 
Today's young 
Take delight in 
Gifting you misery...

I weep, I shout,
I speak kindly, I plead
Young Goa, will you 
Not listen to me?

Your nature now Must be turned around 

But you alone 
Do not realise the harm
Of your ways 
So look around you, 
I pray...

Young Goa, where does your 
Future lie...

Is it among the ruins
Of your vile acts
Or amidst the memories of 
A past you care to not 
Know of?

Wake up young people!

What does it look like
Today's Goa's destiny?
Is it glorious 
To your sights
Or like me
Do you see
Devastating misery??

O young Goa,
Answer me! 
                              FREDERIKA MENEZES