AUGUST WAS A VACATION MONTH FULL OF SURPRISES

In the month of August and early September, I spent a fantastic vacation abroad and just returned home.
I am jet-lagged after plane hopping and globe-trotting for the past 16 days.
We travelled with 5 different airlines. Jet Blue to New York, Delta to London, Swiss Airways to Geneva, a train to France, British Airways back to London, Virgin Atlantic to New York, and Jet Blue to Trinidad.
It was a terrific vacation.
While I was in France I kept in touch with what was taking place at home.
I was indeed surprised to learn that I received two more awards in my absence.

289 most popular writers/poets from 74 nations were chosen for the coveted honorary title ‘World Poetic Star’ and ‘Mentor of World Literature’ title by World Nations Writers Union.
Only the top-rated writers from any nation were chosen for this elated title.
The names have been updated in the official website of World Nations Writers Union.
I felt honoured to be one of the writers/poets from Trinidad and Tobago to be chosen for this honorary title, WORLD POETIC STAR.
I thank the high officials Kairat Duissenov Parman, Shiju H. PallithazhethCarlos Hugo Garrido Chalén, and Muhammad Shanazar.
I also congratulate all 289 writers/poets and the Mentors of World Literature.

On 31st August 2019 on the anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago's independence I received another award along with three other Trinidadians.
I want to thank the relevant authorities Maggie Vijay-Kumar, Shiju H. Pallithazheth, Linda Hoareau of LLSF for this honour on the 57th Anniversary of our beloved country Trinidad and Tobago.
I will keep my readers updated on further developments.
Happy to be back home. I wrote a poem below for you all:

GLAD TO BE BACK.

Thank you Destiny for your welcome greeting.
It’s strange how time is always fleeting.
Missed you all and I am glad to be back.
Thank you for managing this group and keeping it intact.

In New York, London, Switzerland, and France,
I was in a daze and walked around in a trance.
I had great company to hold my hand
Taking me places wherever they command.

Walton Mariner on River Thames London,
Walking along the trails in beautiful Switzerland,
Shopping in France was rather exciting
While climbing hilly roads in Lyon I felt as if I was hiking.

I survived it all and must say I had a ball
Although while travelling on the train I had a fall
Kind persons assisted me to my seat.
Maybe I was just faint from the heat.

I made sure I treated myself to a lot.
Designer sunglasses, handbag, and a Swiss watch.
Beautiful items of clothing I could not resist.
I am a shopaholic and bargains I can’t miss.

In France, I was sad to part with my Andre so dear.
He is enrolled in a prestigious University there.
It was a tearful parting but soon he will be here
In Trinidad to spread the Christmas cheer.

Have been flying for two days to get back home
“Boarding pass please madam,” is like a ring tone.
Is it in this compartment of my bag or is it in the other?
I am safely at home so why do I bother.

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