The Yoland Juggernaut : Resilience Amidst The Devastation |
WEATHERING THE STORM By Ronilo Delgado Perez Battered by violent and devastating winds Soul-mates, inmates, primates blown off in a whirlwind Flattening homes, towns and cities Washing out revelries and impurities Leaving trails of destruction unprecedented Praying that these scenes of devastation be ended Billowing waves, howling and whistling winds on villages enchanted Removing bad plots and dirty schemes intended Causing unparalleled grief and strife untold Shattering dreams and plans of old Exposing sufferings, fears, misery beyond comprehension Putting an end to the dying wish of life extension Unanswered questions and doubts unravelled Leading us to unchartered domains un-travelled Compounding poverty-stricken communities' affliction Tempest' wrath leaves our leaders and planners with no direction Unsung heroes rose to stamp out rising fears of tales of deception Patriotism and heroism of military and citizenry manifesting good intention Despite overwhelming odds and insurmountable burden Nations galvanized to stop the bleeding of the downtrodden Glimmers of hope and signs of optimism abound To give hope and purpose so that communities can rebound Authorities bring up road map so that life can be found As we walk in faith and love, affliction and strife be forever bound Filipino resolve, resiliency , valor stand tall Amidst the severe crises people refuse to fall Blessings from above bringing forth compassion, stirring up unbridled mettle Re-directing resources to set free humankind from the clutches of puzzling myths and riddles Braving the tempest , people from all walks of life, riding stormy seas so dreams be re-enkindled No fiddle nor twiddle only straightforward sharing and giving as we light the vigil candle, This archipelago will become the "paradise" of the Orient at full throttle. November 20, 2013 |