It was certainly worth
To again see this gem on earth.

I was here over 30 years ago with my daughters by bus
When we visited 10 countries in a 30 day rush.

It was then in Yugoslavia, but after the 1991 war
It is no more.

Independent Croatia they hope will be lasting,
It was worth the long time of no electricity water and fasting

It is a Unesco world heritage site
With its red roofs glowing in the sunlight.

No traces of war are seen
And the people seem very keen

In doing their utmost
To remain the gem on this coast.

The atmosphere was great
Even though five cruise ships today came thru their gate

There was not a trace of trash
And no body begged for cash.

And while the church bells outside were ringing
We enjoyed a folkloric show of dance and singing.