When our Mother is in despair,
When our flag soaked in blood and tears,
The strength and bravery that you prepare...
In the field of chaos you struggle,
In order to defend your greatest dream of peace.
Even knowing what will be your fate,
If life be ended in laughter..
Or life be ended in distressed.
Sweat, blood, and life you sacrificed,
And the binding of people you unite...
For the taste of freedom we dreamed of.
To honor you will never be ended,
And the heroes will never be forgotten...
For the Freedom you gave for us,
Our mother will continue to pursue.
(August 20,2004- I was inspired to write this poem, when I was under influence of my subject professor (Mr Wilson Chua) during my 4th yr college days. He open my mind the meaning of being a true Filipino)
Glenn Mark Amor
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