Guirim is a small town in the district
of Bardez, north-western part of Goa, India, south of the city of Mapusa, and
12 km north of the capital city, Panjim. Local village affairs are handled by
the Panchayat system, under the Mamlatdar's Office located at Mapusa. The
village lies west of Bastora hills, with the major arterial Highway 17 passing
through this scenic village, famous for the academic institution of St.
Anthony's High School at Monte de Guirim.
Guirim-ville
(Tony Fernandes)
Based on and adapted from the song
Should ever I go back to Guirim-ville,
It would be in the spring when marigolds bloom,
Oh, the hibiscus I know would still be there,
And the garden rose would brighten up the gloom.
Should ever I go back to Guirim-ville,
One thing is sure I'd not be in my teens,
As a young lad when I played there in the fields,
But memories stay with me I can’t conceal.
How fresh every memory keeps for still it feels,
The falling monsoon rain and lush green fields,
And see again the fire-flies in the night,
As I did so long ago when I was there.
Should ever I go back to Guirim-ville,
It would be at Yuletide when the lanterns glow,
Christmas sweets I know would be everywhere,
Wishing folks a Merry Christmas time.
It would be at Yuletide when the lanterns glow,
Christmas sweets I know would be everywhere,
Wishing folks a Merry Christmas time.
Dreams of youth in that now distant day,
I did not heed, my heart did not reveal,
And now I know that I’m far away from home,
Far away from that old cottage at Guirim-ville.
In search of work to a far and distant shore,
Left my folks there so long ago,
Though I've sailed far from that sun-drenched land,
I've never found what I have left behind.
Oh the memories of my carefree and playful youth,
Is now but ashes and only fond memories dwell,
Time heals all wounds they say, but leaves the scar,
But I think I'll still go back to Guirim-ville.
Time heals all wounds they say, but leaves the scar,
Yet I think I'll still go back to Guirim-ville,
Yes I think I'll still go back to Guirim-ville.
Tony Fernandes
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