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The Balangiga Bells

The whole of Eastern Samar 
Is commemorating its historic
Battle joined by local patriots 
Of Balangiga and neighboring towns 
On September 28 1901, the only battle won 
By fighting Filipinos against the Americans
That we call now the Balangiga Encounter of1901  
This heroic act in that part of Samar
Placed the Balangiganons and the Waray townspeople 
In the realm of historic significance 
All for independence and democracy
The final return of the Balangiga Bells 
Brought in a global laurel to this very remote town 
That has now stood more prouder yet humble 
For the ultimate sacrifice by their forebears 
For love of country and people.
Form: Narrative


651 The 1st Period of the Pre-Spanish Era of Philippine History: The 3 Races

651.

The 1st Period of the Pre-Spanish Era of Philippine History:

The 3 Races



Thousands of years ago

Came the first peoples into the Philippine archipelago

They were the Negritos, the Indones & the Malays

They came by feet, by boats & by balangays



The first to come were the Negritos

They came into this land by toes

In times when there were still land bridges

These black-skinned people thrived here for ages



The second to come were the Indones

They came into these islands by boats with ledges

In times when land bridges already submerged

These fair-skinned people here emerged



The third to come were the Malays

They came into this archipelago by balangays

In times when Malaysia was ruled by a cruel sultan

These brown-skinned people to settle here had begun



This is the 1st Period of Pre-Spanish Era – The 3 Races

The Filipinos began as civilized people, not as savages

This is the dawn of Philippine civilization

God started the Philippines as a civilized nation.



-05/06/2019

*Periods on the Eras of the Philippine History
Form: Rhyme

God, Please Intervene The Affairs Of My Country, Philippines

Slavery is all over the world
The Filipinos are victims of slavery
We have been slaves by Spaniards 
We have been slaves by Japanese
We have been slaves by Americans
Our government are fighting slavery
Poor people, we only have government
What if government is the one oppressing
What happen now, the left leaning
The yellow hardliners, the red loyalist 
The Lower House, the Senate are united
In oppression, one in corruption, in united team
Oppressing the people, political persecution
Of Political enemies and peoples of faith
Politician have been blinded by money
Which money of the people, tax payers money
Mainstream media is now fostering fake news
The people are smelling silent dictatorship
The people are feeling silent Martial Law
Drugs, crimes and smuggling are proliferating
My country is going to be an anarchy
My country is going to the dogs
My country is going to the crocs
My people is in quandary right now
God, please intervene the affairs of my country, Philippines.

300 Our Golden Times During PNoy - Part 5

300.

Our Golden Times During PNoy – Part 5



Behold PNoy kicking like horse

Corrupt officials kicked out with force



Senators involved in spoiling pork barrel

Are now holding bars in each own cell



Officers accused in police and medic

Are also not spared from the angst of the kick



If public corruption is sincerely detached

Territorial protection is willingly attached



Established by the visit of Obama

Speaking of foreign, we got something in FIBA



Gilas Pilipinas made us Most Valuable

Proving Filipinos are fans indomitable



Fans of those to country give heart

Fans of those like PNoy who's smart



Go like Rachelle Ann, our pride offshore in theater

Swerve like Michael Christian, our first Olympian in winter.



-12/30/2014

(Dumarao)
Form: Rhyme

660 The 5th Period of the Spanish Era of Philippine History: Revolution Against Spanish Rule

660.

The 5th Period of the Spanish Era of Philippine History:

Revolution Against Spanish Rule



Upon the arrest of Dr. Jose Rizal

The Filipinos resorted to another reprisal

When the Propaganda Movement became dead

Another movement, the Katipunan, was founded



If the Propaganda Movement aimed into Spain assimilation

The Katipunan wanted from Spain separation

If the former engaged Spain with ink & word

The latter encountered Spain with blood & sword



The Katipunan became the war machine of the Revolution

Which eventually spread althroughout the nation

At its start, it was headed by Andres Bonifacio

At its finale, this struggle was led by Emilio Aguinaldo



Aguinaldo led many successful battles

The power of Spain in the Philippines turned into shambles

When both sides, Spaniards & Filipinos, already incurred heavy losses

They both agreed for reparation of damages



This is the 5th Period of Spanish Era – Revolution Against Spanish Rule

The twilight of Spanish colonialism, the time when Filipinos were full

Now, this upheaval on a standstill made a deal in Biak-na-Bato

God was preparing a new dawn for the Philippine archipelago.



-05/17/2019

*Periods on the Eras of the Philippine History
Form: Rhyme


The Way I See My Country Right Now

I see my country is in terror
To much political makes our leaders fearsome
Foreseen the future is black
They plan to make a worst exit
For almost three years in office
No big projects has not displayed as accomplishment
The country's whole year budget is almost release
The political election is near but faint suspicion
Worst malady, the gold reserve have been sell abroad
The billions gain has nowhere to be transparent
More loans abroad has been found, no accountability
Transfer of funds from health surplus is diverted
To projects that has already funded to doubly funded
The Supreme Court has found more anomalous acts 
As filed cases was serve to the leaders in sitting
More money matters comes in the open unaccounted
Where the purpose not meet but ends is doubtfully willed
People are in quandary of what will the end result to all of this
Dollar rate is stable at fifty eight or more than expected
The economy is quite alarming, more are unemployed
Every department of government has issue of corruption
Mainstream medias are not giving the good information
My people rely on New Social Media which are now in quandary also
Because of the freedom on voices my leaders are irritable
My leader is now onion skin, easily react not in a good way
The issue of not going to drug test is illusive, not acceptable
My people is suspecting my leader's questionable leadership
Making him the puppet of someone else's political ambition
The question remains uncertain of where my country is going
Is it to battle China or favor to someone else's allegiance
When will my nation have a true leader to lead this country 
Into a First World Country and make Filipinos proud
Or when will our politicians ends their preposterousness.

Premium Member Philippines: My Home

P - Philippines' archipelago: Pearl of the Orient Seas
H - Hospitable "Pinoys" will welcome you with smiling teeth!
I - Inhabited tranquil big or small mountainous to rocky islands
L - Luculent World class beaches: black, brown, pink to white sands
I - Inviting anyone for a wave ride: weight boarding or surfing
P - Party called fiestas on streets are colorful, spectacular and artful
P - Palette of it's cradle provides scenic man - made crafts for tourists
I - Its culture creates a rich gallery of four civilizations
N - Nature's diverse species of fauna, corals! sweetest tropical fruits!
E - Eating - a favorite "must do" for its native to modern delicacies
S - Sense of humor: a contagious alluring trait of Pinoys!

My home country: "a paradise of beauty and fun.."
Let's joyfully explore each islands one by one!

by
olive eloisa
9:02 pm.
April 07, 2014

Note: Pinoy - local common name for Filipinos

CONTEST: Tell Me About Where You're From
SPONSOR: Kim Merryman
4TH PLACE
Form: Acrostic

Premium Member The Subject of Rosebuds

Rosebuds draft in scarlet, crimson, or maroon,
dreams to capture the viewer's point of view,
as its blossom's sheath their basis to its prune,
magnificent achievers rise in rows queue,
as the loss of age cast their field of thorn strewn,
shadows the facades to pipe a distinct tune,
shear away those sharp pokey points of danger,
and frail petals to amend its life-changer.

Amendments trail the housed maxed of tabletops,
of revived rosebuds claim a home as their own,
a treasured wealth trades with the town's floral shops,
then set at one's front wicket by an unknown,
or adorn tombstones as floral wreaths that props,
and crowned on a princess who sits on her throne,
a taxing burden to detain the death masque,
not tiny but thornless as Bonsai craft's task.

The Pyramid steps like the Baguio steppes,
where Filipinos view as their time-out spot,
the other is ancient for tourists who peps,
while an isle serves the rosebuds to sprout and squat,
nature confides stemmed thornless maroon by reps,
students check articles of the course they plot,
as a new breed of rosebuds shelved a terrace,
elegance embrace the solitaire heiress.

Loosely sketched parcels that the rosebud dwells in,
fresh sod fertile and well-sopped sealed neath the sun,
from its current strain, since its birth in Eden,
inspire blossoming with faint buzzes outdone,
coy rumors, green greener, red redder, seeds in,
East rises, and West sets, how the rosebud won,
Bonsai is an ancient craft not deemed as new,
man named rosebuds since their virgin birth, it grew.

Spring sprung sprouts as their healthy roots hug the ground,
a wealth of newborns reach for the warmth of skies,
its outstretched stem hardens merely being gowned,
a promised promenade paramount to rise,
by patrons, the sun, moon, and earth make their round,
a glowing shape as a rosebud is its prize,
the fields are graced with rosebuds color-filled rows,
as they grow in opened splendor till it snows.

Botanical Society best: Sowers.
ranked by their breeds and regions where they were raised,
down to idyllic truths, forthcoming growers,
who take pleasure in their leisure being phased,
where growth is best tended as their height lowers,
promised its dowery by virtuous praised,
reach prosperous glory in you or outpours,
rain or shine achievers within or outdoors.

657 The 2nd Period of the Spanish Era of Philippine History: Our Spanish Heritage

657.

The 2nd Period of the Spanish Era of Philippine History:

Our Spanish Heritage



For 3 centuries of Spanish colonization

Much from the Spaniards was gained by our nation

From government & economy to society & culture

We became Hispanized even in language & literature



In government, our barangays led by datus became headed by cabezas

Gobernadorcillos ruled the municipios & alcaldes governed the provincias

Gobernador-Heneral became the head of the whole archipelago

In behalf of the Spanish King or through the Viceroy of Mexico



In economy, we engaged in Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade

Foods & goods were exchanged, taxes & tributes were paid

For the sake of the monarchy & the feudal estates called encomiendas

For churches & infrastructures built by forced labor of polistas



In society & culture, we practiced the Catholic religion

It became the faith of almost our entire nation

Even our language & literature became Hispanized

With Christian & Spanish names & surnames we were baptized



This is the 2nd Period of Spanish Era – Our Spanish Heritage

This legacy & way of life endured from age to age

They subdued us with their sword & the Holy Cross

God through them had made Jesus Christ the Filipinos' spiritual boss.



-05/14/2019

*Periods on the Eras of the Philippine History
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member 1942 Bataan Death March

THEY MARCHED* for miles in blistering heat
THEY MARCHED with nothing to drink or eat
THEY MARCHED as soldiers, Filipinos alike,
THEY MARCHED over trails others had hiked
BLOOD FILLED the path of those who balked
STOPPING MEANT death--thus, they walked
THEY MARCHED through mud caked to the thighs
THEY MARCHED on stones and hills that rise
SOME DROPPED from heat and thirst combined
SOME FROM slashes to throats from behind
THEY MARCHED together or marched alone
THEY MARCHED and marched into the unknown

Present-Day WSMR Bataan Death March Memorial

Each windy March over mountainous paths,
men and women brave Spring's gusty raths
Military groups join those walking alone--
a veteran in wheelchair, pushed by his son.
For exercise class, short march is their pick
others, with heavy packs, march twenty-six
Almost ten thousand from around the world
Many with their banners proudly unfurled.
Some view it a contest, some endurance test,
some view it a chance to perform their best.
Finally, they do it to honor those souls
who marched to death in war's bitter tolls.

*In April, 1942, approximately 20,000 New Mexico Guardsmen, from
all branches of service, and 50,000 Filipinos, were force-marched 66
miles across Bataan Island by the Japanese military near the end of
WW2. They endured extreme hardship and no food or liquid. 16,900
died during the march. Many others later died of dehydration or star-
vation. They are honored each year with a march. Often, many Japanese
join the march.
© Ann Peck  Create an image from this poem.
Form: Rhyme

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