I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE (WITH THE SAME WOMAN THREE TIMES)

A tearful farewell was given Cory Aquino yesterday that took 8 long hours before she was laid to rest.

…but a rather more moving one next to her youngest daughter Kris’ message was when Jose Marie Chan gave melody to husband Ninoy Aquino’s poem to his wife. I’m glad I was able to get the lyrics from a blogger friend BlogsAll. Let me then share with you how nice it is to feel loved if the man is as loving as this Ninoy=)

I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE (WITH THE SAME WOMAN THREE TIMES)

“I have fallen in love

With the same woman three times

In a day spanning nineteen years

Of tearful joys and joyful tears.

I loved her first when she was young

Enchanting and vibrant, eternally new

She was brilliant, fragrant and cool

As the morning dew.

I fell in love with her the second time

When first she bore her child and mine

Always by my side, the source of my strength

Helping to turn the tide.

But there were candles to burn

The world was my concern

While our home was her domain

And the people were mine

While the children were hers to maintain.

So it was in those eighteen years and a day

Till I was detained

Forced in prison to stay.

Suddenly she’s our sole support

Source of comfort

Our wellspring of hope

On her shoulders fell the burden of life.

I fell in love again

With the same woman the third time

Looming from the battle

Her courage will never fade.

Amidst the hardships she has remained

Undaunted and unafraid

She is calm, composed

She is God’s lovely maid.”

MOTHER OF DEMOCRACY

The Philippines have once again celebrated the life of an individual. Not just a common individual, but for many, a hero. The last few days of remembering her sincerity, her strength, her goodness, and her love for the people have touched the hearts of the young and the old.

Known to be the “Mother of Democracy” not only in our country, but on all others as well, because the late president Corazon Aquino have been the reason that the Filipino people have been united to be freed from the dictatorial government that have enslaved the nation for so many years. She was the icon for effecting change without bloodshed or violence. That the “People Power” she led has been imitated by other countries for its success. Peace has once again reigned because of her.

It is unfortunate that it was her demise that would awaken the people to once again open their eyes to the situation the country is sliding back into. It is sad that her death that have been the reason to gather, as she had in 1983 EDSA Revolution, thousands of crowds in unity to pay respect to her and bid farewell. However depressing it is to think that prior to her passing, only a few have acknowledged her worth, it is uplifting to see that though almost too late…she was given honor. She was valued. She was appreciated. Yes, the Filipino’s are soft hearted by nature. But the Filipino’s are also perceptive of who rightly deserve being given the time, the tears, and the love they offer.

I wonder…who amongst left behind deserve such salute?