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Beautiful Land of Borinquén (Rondeau Poem)

 

Beautiful land of Borinquén

Puerto Rico, island of my origin

Land of the Mighty and Noble Lord

Precious pearl greatly adored

Flowery garden under a warming sun

 

Land where God gave me my first breath

Please bury me there upon my death

Loved and are loved, now & forever

Beautiful land of Borinquén

 

Island of enchantment & much pride

Spanish, Black & Taino inside

In your distress I feel hopeless

And if I could rip my heart wide open

My love for you I cannot hide

Beautiful land of Borinquén