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?