Turn around and look up

by Maria Fernanda Sena souza (Brazil)

I didn't expect to find Brazil

There is Rio de Janeiro, Where we mix people in so many ways and pretexts,it's has its own way.its nickname is the Marvelous City,For there is nowhere in this city that is not beautiful!Everything has its turn, from the rich to the poorFrom Bahian to Chinese.The whole world is hereIf you don't believe it, you should go to its beautiful beaches.But if the real reality of Rio is what you want to knowPerhaps inside a complex, you can to get have.But from the ground, you will see only superficial beauty,So, get on a cable car, and see all the splendor of Rio de JaneiroAh, a panoramic view from up there you to see,And with just one twist, two distinct realities you will see.That's what it says: “The favela is a seven-headed monster”Go and visit one, and eradicate that view from your headWhen entering a slum, what do you really think?A people hiding on the ground with their hands behind them?Ahh, how wrong are you!Within these complexes there are happiness being celebratingOn a Sunday afternoon you will hesr the noise from the favela Believe me, there's nothing bad out there, we only have a happy people to look forWalking these streets you see that there is no danger somewhere like children with balls to playOne more step for you to feel, smell the good food to enter,And with one more step you can see, that a table in the center of the favela can haveWhen you look to the side you realize that each house a bowl comes out!Because these people are humble and united, in such a way that nowhere else!It is a simple "carnival ball" that takes place, but believes that the biggest smiles of this ball are recordedLeaving this complex on a boat to Angra dos Reis, it is an incredible experience, you can embark, but when saving the favela, you will never be comparedBeautiful scenery, a group of tourists will also be there,A receptive people, as a good Brazilian must be,But when entering this immensity of the sea, look behind that or complexEven surrounded by beauties and riches sabers, that you will miss happiness.But there's nothing to worry about, you can always returnAnd believe me, these same people or receive, with a bigger party than there isWhat to say to conclude, when there are no more words?For a concrete answer, you will have to experience. Ah, in Rio de Janeiro, how good it is to love you.