Filipino Friends. Liana Romulo

      

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      Text Copyright © 2007 Liana Elena Romulo

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       For Bianca and Katrina and all junior ambassadors from the Philippines.

      Looking out over a city that’s new,

       Sam feels lonely, strange, frightened, and blue.

      In the Philippines, the seasons are two instead of four.

      They’ve got dry season and wet season.

      Sam’s family is very small.

       There’s only Sam, his mom, his dad... that’s all.

      Jun’s is a family extended.

       With cousins to play with he’s always contented.

      Sam shakes hands with people he meets.

      Pia kisses as she greets.