Hafa Adai! As part of my commitment to continue to share cultural poems relating to our beautiful island of Guam and its people, here’s Korasón Poem #18 titled Our Beach Day. Enjoy!

Our Beach Day

Every Damenggo* my family and I

Had our very own Beach Day.

Damenggo was our relaxation day

To go to the beach

To barbecue

To swim

To eat

To enjoy!!

Every Damenggo was Special –

Un dia para y familia

To spend quality time together

After working hard all week long.

It was the one day out of the week that I always enjoyed

And one that I will always remember.

© mnrivera and ltgumataotao

*Damenggo: Sunday

*Un dia para y familia: It was our Family Day

Source: Our Native Daughters’ Reflection of Guam and Its People by Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Lois Taitano Gumataotao