35... phoenix rising
by filoteo villas-mendaza aguillon |
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some say Marawi will rise again
but like an old man long bedridden
slow and doddering
some say the Islamic city will recover from the pain
like a youngster convalescing yet unshaken
springy and unwavering
whatever
i never bet on speculation
i depend more without reservation
on the president's promise to the Maranao people
to rebuild the emptied devastated city and employ
all means and resources for it to arise from its fall
and make it better than it was before the terrorist attack
ah but my heart drums with expectant elevating joy
to see this man who holds the truth in his words and has pluck
he walks his talks
e'en if he shoots broadsides from his irreverent mouth
ne'er bothered by his detractors labeling him uncouth
i never had faith with politicians before
but now i have with this man from down south whom elitists deplore
HE IS THE MAN WHOSE TRACK RECORD I CANNOT IGNORE.
Deus Magnus Est...
Allah Hu Akbar!
filoteo villas-mendaza aguillon
5:24pm 7/19/2017
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OMG! I didn't know about Marawi. Just googled it. Hope the situation becomes better and the city gets back on its feet!! Prayers...
ReplyDeleteI must admit I had to google Marawi and its history to understand the poem. Good I learnt something tonight. I think it's a great talent to be able to write a poem and quite hard task so well done
ReplyDeletePolitical poetry about the President and his actions. My first time to hear these thoughts expressed in poem form.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know what Marawi was, but once i did my research, I really understood the poem. You are a really great writer, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI guess we have to remain supportive to the President and at the same time remain vigilant too. I hope Marawi recovers soon.
ReplyDeleteI also didn't know who Marawi was. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI know that Marawi will rise again after a terror attack there. I'm sure that their President and the whole Filipino all over the world will support them..Keep praying for Marawi.
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