Fire, Hammer and Water

by MTP

We are the metal ores dug from the earth

Through GOD’s Almighty Hands

Full of weakness and flaws, lesser in worth

But He has plans; He only understands

To be revealed in time He set forth

Through fire He made us strong

Taught us to endure poverty, long walks and more

To finish the journey no matter how long

To strive harder than what we did before

To take the right side and forsake what is wrong.

He struck us like a smith’s Hammer

And we thought we are going to break

Yet, we didn’t, because He is a Loving Father

Who molded us for our future’s sake;

That we shall become individuals that matter

He brought us to waters so deep

And we thought we are going to get drowned

Yet, we didn’t, for His promise He always keep

He trained and cleansed us that we may be honed

Success and Blessings from Him we shall reap.

Now, we are prepared and certain

Tests and hardships we may be stormed

All of these will pass like the rain

Because from quality education we are formed

At the end, a better life we shall attain!

Note: Saktong Buhay: "Sa De-Kalidad na Edukasyon Pinanday" This is the 2015 graduation rites theme issued by the Department of Education. It says that quality education is worked about towards life appropriateness.

Along with this, our school is ready for its recognition and graduation rites on Friday, March 27. The above poem is written by Sir Mike T. Pabalate, a Grade 4 teacher-adviser who was inspired by this year's graduation theme, that is, having a quality education appropriate to everyone's life.