After two smooth sailing days we arrived in Singapore,
Also here I have been before.

And again I hope this visit is not the last,
Even though the years are slipping by to fast.

On this trip I have not seen,
A place that is this clean.

A tropical paradise with orchids in bloom
And no evidence of doom and gloom

It is a pleasure to see
How nice it can be.

In Singapore what one sees,
Is a beautiful city with many tall trees.

Everything is well maintained,
And people are expected to behave as a saint.

And if they don’t
The punishment is severe if they won’t

Authority is respected here,
And there is nothing to fear

As long as they remember don’t be a fool
But follow every rule.

Work the people here do not resist
As a handout does not exist.

Under 10,000 dollar income one pay’s 10 percent tax,
And at age 62 they can relax

When they start living from the 30 percent
Of income they did not spend

But were forced to save during their careers,
To live on during their golden years.

Cars are to expensive to buy or maintain,
But everywhere they can take a bus or a train.

Here they live what they preach
Which in the USA still seems far out of reach.