Third World?

I. Third World you might say,

Or developing country

Depends on viewpoint.

 

II. Looking at my world

With fresh eyes and open heart

What might our guests see?

III. Our ruins are fresh

Compared with Antigua’s own;

Centuries apart.

IV. Yet ruins abound

And for many life is hard.

Poverty lays claim.

V. Third World existence

Among First World convenience

Which is most honest?