Sappy Saga

I am a story teller
Sentiment of the historic crater
Core of cruel massacre
1906 was a year of killer

Women and children died
Defending their nation’s pride
To the last drop of their blood till dried 
To heaven the incident was their guide

It was at the dawn of March 6
The slain bodies were buried
Some of them decapitated
Remain nothing but baby still sucking cried

The episode was known battle of the clouds
The epitome where martyrs behold
The true tale yet already old 
Bud Dahu story still severely untold

Justice and freedom were the cause
Until today this still the need most
Why can’t to them to grant this out 
If the world want the seed of peace sprout!


Dedicated to the slain during the 
Bud Dahu Massacre of 1906 
in Sulu Archipelago
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 7:25 AM
Good morning Neldy. Thank you for sharing your poetry with us today. I truly enjoyed reading it. Love, Carol
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August 16, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Interesting and informative. Sara
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