My Poems 376 - 400

376.

The 3 Races

 

There were 3 great islands in the Orient

Millennia ago, 3 Races here God sent…

 

First among them were the Negritos

From farthest lands came with bare toes

Second were folks known as the Indones

From not so far they journeyed less

Third were people we know as the Malays

From neighboring nation riding balangays

 

…And so the 3 Races thrived & multiplied

Establishing a society that made us civilized!

 

-09/10/2015

(Dumarao)

*Philippine History Rhyme Collection

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377.

The 3 Traders

 

Now that the Orient knows we’re here

The Superpowers came to trade their stuff so dear…

 

First were entrepreneurs of the Red Giant

Meaty foods, fine clothings, housewares so elegant

Second were adventurers of the Sub-Continent

Strange gems, music & language here they sent

Third were missionaries of the Cradle of Islam

Believers of this system to Allah come

 

…These Chinese, Indians & Arabs our ancestors befriended

Their influence upon us never goes depleted!

 

-09/11/2015

(Dumarao)

*Philippine History Rhyme Collection

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378.

The 3 Colonizers      

 

Not only the Old Powers traded and earned

Empires of coming ages also gained and governed…

 

First were the Spaniards for 3 centuries

Since then, the Cross rules, pagans hide, Muslims decrease

Second were the Americans for 3 decades

Since then, Liberty reigns, Frailocracy fades

Third were the Japanese for 3 years

Since then, we dread a world war filled with tears

 

…They were our 3 Colonizers who imprinted a mark

Both sweet & bitter, bright & dark!

 

-09/12/2015

(Dumarao)

*Philippine History Rhyme Collection

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379.

The 3 R’s

 

The oppressive Spanish rule gained 3 Responses

From illuminated writers to infuriated armed forces…

 

Revolts became widespread from up to down

By Muslims, by pagans in a province or town

Reform was a movement against discrimination

By enlightened scholars who awakened the nation

Revolution called for freedom from Mother Spain

To end the years of their corruption and gain

 

…Through these 3 R’s, we formed our identity

We’ve learned we’re different, we have our own country!

 

-09/13/2015

(Dumarao)

*Philippine History Rhyme Collection

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380.

The 3^rd Republic

 

After centuries of Spanish rule came the Americans

Then the Japanese who terrorized fellow Asians…

 

And now we’re free in the 3^rd Republic

From monarchy to tyranny, we turned democratic

Our presidents worked for rehabilitation

Of government & economy from world war devastation

Gone are the foes from outside, but aggression now comes from within

Fights against Separatists & Leftists are not easy to win

 

…And so the 3^rd Republic ended in a fist of iron

We’re back to tyranny under Marcos Administration!

 

-09/14/2015

(Dumarao)

*Philippine History Rhyme Collection

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381.

The 3 People Powers

 

The shadows of the past haunted the Filipino people

Tyranny, corruption & unjust leadership they tried to topple…

 

First through People Power 1 against the dictator

Who suppressed democracy & became the nation’s terror

Second through People Power 2 against the anomalous

Who displayed immorality & became outrageously scandalous

Third through People Power 3 against the opportunist

Who reigned unjustly & became a hideous terrorist

 

…Through this, the Filipinos can oust their highest leader

A peaceful revolution called “People Power”!

 

-09/15/2015

(Dumarao)

*Philippine History Rhyme Collection

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382.

The 3 Ages of Freedom

 

When we declared our freedom in 1898

We established our nation, we sealed our fate…

 

Our Bronze Age from Aguinaldo to Magsaysay

We ruled ourselves even if Ams & Japs deny

Our Silver Age from Garcia to Arroyo

There’s no domination of external foe

Our Golden Age has started with Noynoy Aquino

A moment sublime to uplift the Filipino

 

…Seven in Bronze, Seven in Silver, Seven in Gold

This is our past, present & future foretold!

 

-09/16/2015

(Dumarao)

*Philippine History Rhyme Collection

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383.

Philippines: Feel Happiness

 

Thousands of islands, thousands of fiestas

Hundreds of colors, hundreds of vistas

Come to the Philippines

And you’ll feel happiness!

 

-10/11/2015

(Dumarao)

*for a poem contest in allpoetry.com

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384.

Despedida Kay Hangaway

 

Oh akon isahanon nga Handsome Hangaway

Pamatii ang akon simple nga binalaybay

Para sa imo bag-o kita mag-say “goodbye”

 

Imo guid nga tandaan bisan diin ikaw makadto

Isa lang guid ang akon pangabay sa imo

Bisan ano pa ang magkalatabo, pakabuot ikaw nga tawo

 

Kay kon bangud sa itsura ang tawo mailaan

Bangud sa batasan ang tawo maakigan

Gani ang imo nga pagkatao imo guid nga halungan!

 

-10/14/2015

(Dumarao)

*for Charming Knight before he leaves for Manila

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385.

Ikaw Pa Lang!

 

Handurawon ta ang mga nagliligad

Sg sini nga buluthuan ukon unibersidad

Nga ginpatindog sg isa ka opisyales nga tampad

 

Nagahingalanan kay Victor Tanco

Sang siya alkalde pa lang sadto

Sa banwa sg Capiz nga tupad sg Iloilo

 

Bulan sg Agosto Nineteen Eighty-One

Sang ginplano sa Dumarao ang PSPC nga eskwelahan

3 ka tawo (Tanco, Leonor kg Botin) ang sini nag-isturyahan

 

Gani sg 1982, ang maragtason nga proyekto natuman na

Si Dr. Nenita Beluso ang administrador nga pinakauna

4 ang primerong manugtudlo – Hachuela, Ojacastro, Ariola kg Baranda

 

Agriculture ang pinakauna nga kurso diri

Ginsundan sg Education, Computer, Vet. Med. kg Criminology

5 ka tribo sg kaharian sg PSPC

 

Pagraduate ko sa highschool sang tuig Dos Mil Kwatro

Nagkadto sa Dumarao si Presidente Gloria Arroyo

Iya gin-ilisan ang PSPC sg CapSU, Vice Gov. palang kato si Tanco

 

Oh Gob. Tanco, ikaw pa lang ang alkalde sg banwa nga ini

Nga nakapatindog sg unibersidad diri

Ang CapSU nga sadto anay PSPC!

 

-10/15/2015

(Dumarao)

*for Gov. Tanco’s 71^st Birthday

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386.

Divine Spell Against the Powers of Hell

 

Let the Archmage of the East

Fight the Archdemons of Hell

Vanquish the Power of the Beast

By the might of Divine Spell!

 

Oh Divine Thunder, bend down the Power of Pride

Brought upon by Archdemon Lucifer

Pride, descend like a subsiding tide

So we can live our life better

 

Let the Archmage of the East

Fight the Archdemons of Hell

Vanquish the Power of the Beast

By the might of Divine Spell!

 

Oh Divine Ice, freeze the Power of Greed

Brought upon by Archdemon Mammon

Greed, petrify like a futile seed

So abuses & excesses cannot carry on

 

Let the Archmage of the East

Fight the Archdemons of Hell

Vanquish the Power of the Beast

By the might of Divine Spell!

 

Oh Divine Water, wash away the Power of Lust

Brought upon by Archdemon Asmodeus

Lust, be gone like a worthless dust

So we can worthily accept the body of Jesus

 

Let the Archmage of the East

Fight the Archdemons of Hell

Vanquish the Power of the Beast

By the might of Divine Spell!

 

Oh Divine Lightning, terrorize the Power of Anger

Brought upon by Archdemon Satan

Anger, cower like a defeated monster

So conflict & chaos be all gone

 

Let the Archmage of the East

Fight the Archdemons of Hell

Vanquish the Power of the Beast

By the might of Divine Spell!

 

Oh Divine Wind, blow away the Power of Envy

Brought upon by Archdemon Leviathan

Envy, disappear like a forgotten misery

So our hearts can have contentment & fun

 

Let the Archmage of the East

Fight the Archdemons of Hell

Vanquish the Power of the Beast

By the might of Divine Spell!

 

Oh Divine Flame, burn down the Power of Gluttony

Brought upon by Archdemon Beelzebub

Gluttony, be burnt down like the fats in belly

So we can gracefully & comfortably move

 

Let the Archmage of the East

Fight the Archdemons of Hell

Vanquish the Power of the Beast

By the might of Divine Spell!

 

Oh Divine Smoke, agitate the Power of Laziness

Brought upon by Archdemon Belphegor

Laziness, break like a vacuum of nothingness

So we can be fruitful forevermore

 

Let the Archmage of the East

Fight the Archdemons of Hell

Vanquish the Power of the Beast

By the might of Divine Spell!

 

-10/25-31/2015

(Dumarao)

*for allpoetry.com contest

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387.

God Created Us For a Purpose

 

God created us for a purpose

He created us because…

 

He wants to share His life

On earth where He made this possible

Though it’s full of hardship & strife

To grow & multiply we are capable!

 

God created us for a purpose

He created us because…

 

He wants to share His goodness

To those who have heart, mind & soul

It’s us, humans, who are created in His likeness

Whatever, whoever – we are all His people!

 

God created us for a purpose

He created us because…

 

He wants to share His joy in heaven

To those who know, love & serve Him

Through Jesus, His Son, who will come again

On the Day of Judgment & Cataclysm!

 

-11/01/2015

(Dumarao)

*1^st Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

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388.

The 5 All-ness of God

 

God is All-Powerful

He possesses every kind of might

It never fades, it’s always full!

 

God is All-Time

He is the past, the present, the future

The periods of darkness, the moments sublime!

 

God is All-Place

He is here & there, far & near

Full or empty, with curse or grace!

 

God is All-Knowing

All times, all places, all things He knows

He is aware of everything!

 

God is All-Good

He is blameless & sinless

He is of perfect stature & mood!

 

-11/02/2015

(Dumarao)

*2^nd Daily Reflection for Catechism Booklet

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389.

The 3 Persons of God

 

Yes, God is the Father

No one can equal Him above there

The Creator, the Ender, possessor of ultimate power!

 

Yes, God is the Son

To the Father He is one

The Savior, the Redeemer, enemy of Satan!

 

Yes, God is the Holy Spirit

Whom the Father & the Son meet

The Counselor, the Inspirer, source of divine heat!

 

-11/03/2015

(Dumarao)

*3^rd Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

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390.

The 2 Kinds of Angels

 

God, a spirit so mighty

Once upon a time felt lonely

 

So He created for Him companions

Who will accompany Him in His dominions

 

Angels they are known to be

Also wise, powerful & holy

 

Yet, many of these sacred creations

Had for them wicked aspirations

 

So they were thrown to the burning sea

To suffer for all eternity

 

There bad angels became Satanic minions

Their job is to oppose God & bring abominations

 

But the good angels are always ready

To safeguard the sovereign of the Almighty!

 

-11/04/2015

(Dumarao)

*4^th Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

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391.

The Creation & Fall of Man

 

Disappointed by the imperfections

Of His fellow spirit companions

 

God created a less menacing vessel

For those who commit sin & evil

 

This is the human body

Also meant to be sinless & happy

 

But the first humans – the man & woman

Were also tempted to sin by Satan

 

Going against the will of God

Like fallen angels they have been bad

 

Yet, the Creator this time was struck with mercy

Towards these creature’s frail body

 

Not to hell immediately, just away from Eden

To remind their descendants not to sin again!

 

-11/05/2015

(Dumarao)

*5^th Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

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392.

Sin

 

Disobedience to God is what we call “sin”

It can come from others or from within

Distancing us from God, bringing us ruin

 

There is a sin which is inherent

From our first parents who had been irreverent

To God’s one simple, but serious commandment

 

There are sins which we ourselves commit

Some are light, some are heavy, but all are shit

If they don’t harm our body, it’s our soul they discredit!

 

-11/06/2015

(Dumarao)

*6^th Daily reflection from Catechism Booklet

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393.

Sinlessness

 

Sinlessness is impossible

But not for 2 people

Who became God’s noble example

 

They are Jesus Christ & Mary

Who were sent to humanity

To teach them how to become holy

 

Her Immaculate Heart purifies

His Sacred Heart sanctifies

They are God’s ultimate sacrifice!

 

-11/07/2015

(Dumarao)

*7^th Day Reflection from Catechism Booklet

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394.

The Son of God

 

The Son of God –

Conceived by a Virgin

Blameless & free of sin

His life is the greatest example

His works are the most noble

His death is the ultimate sacrifice

His resurrection is proof that we shall arise!

 

-11/08/2015

(Dumarao)

*8^th Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

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395.

The Holy Spirit

 

The Holy Spirit –

Little is known about its history

But its impact is great to many

Being the soul of God

It prevents us from doing bad

Its presence can be felt in miracles

Like when it descended upon the apostles!

 

-11/09/2015

(Dumarao)

*9^th Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

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396.

The Catholic Church

 

The Catholic Church –

Founded by our Savior

For the glory of our Creator

The Catholic Church is superior

 

The pioneer & supreme body

Of all members of Christianity

House of prayer & worship, a spiritual sanctuary!

 

-11/10/2015

(Dumarao)

*10^th Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

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397.

Mayo 2015 ng MiJo

 

Mayo 2015 –

Ika-1 ng buwang ito, Smokers’ Night sa Crim. na departamento

Unang pagtatagpo na may pagsuyo

Pagkain, damit at pabango

Ika-25 na petsa, may kambal na okasyon ang TED sa tuwina

ASEAN Symposium at Lit. Day na pambata

Sa tula ipinahayag ang nadarama sa tagalitrato ng programa!

 

-11/11/2015

(Dumarao)

*1^st MiJo poem

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398.

Hunyo 2015 ng MiJo

 

Hunyo 2015 –

Ika-16 sa 3 Kids na carinderia

Unang pagkakataon na kami lang dalawa

Ika-20, nagtagpo sa bayan niyang Dao

Nagmeryenda habang nagkwento

Ika-26, sa aking silid-aralan naparoon

Orientation at Acquaintance, dobleng okasyon!

 

-11/11/2015

(Dumarao)

*2^nd MiJo poem

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399.

Hulyo 2015 ng MiJo

 

Hulyo 2015 –

Ika-13, sa 3 Kids muli nananghalian

Libro ng pabula hinandugan

Ika-18 sa Roxas City nagtungo

Inalam kung pwede maging magnobyo

Ika-25, sa 3 Kids muling kumain

Handog unang kathang fairy tale na babasahin!

 

-11/11/2015

(Dumarao)

*3^rd MiJo poem

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400.

Agosto at Setyembre 2015 ng MiJo

 

Agosto at Setyembre 2015 –

Ika-19 ng Agosto, Crim. Mini Intrams na pinaka-una

Naging hurado si Mi sa pagguhit at pagpinta

Ika-10 ng Setyembre, ika-28 kaarawan ni Jo

Ipinagdiwang sa Crim., si Mi ay dumalo

Ika-15, nagbukas si Jo ng unang account sa BDO

Nananghalian sa Mang Inasal ang MiJo!

 

-11/11/2015

(Dumarao)

*4^th MiJo poem