The Battle
09.29.09
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A venomous knotted snake,
formed in the pit of my stomach.
Forcing the will, to brave against,
the rising silt of mud and water.
The walls of this home,
labored through years of sacrifice.
Is doomed to six hours -
of epic torrential rain.
Too late to leave the memories,
of the old and sentimental.
I climbed to the top,
where my fervor was planted.
I held on to the hard cold skin,
of my poor tormented roof.
A current of hands pulled me away,
my last words were “Thank you.”
Then I was swept away,
fighting for another chance.
My hands grabbed at debris and branches,
on a tree top, I held my courage.
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This poem is dedicated to all those who were stranded, whose houses were submerged, and who lost their family members and friends last Saturday due to the flash flood caused by the storm Ondoy.
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this is probably the hardest battle that my family fought, so far.
Badong,
My prayers are with you and the rest of our bothers and sisters who were affected by the storm Ondoy.
Z
i think its time for us to start in loving our own land…huli man tayo.kailangan na nating simulan…
Ever,
Totoo ang sinabi mo pare. Kanino pa ba magsisimula kundi sa atin, kelan pa, kundi ngayon. Kaya dapat mahalin ang ating lupain.
Z
I think ever is right, this Typoon Ondoy thing is one way Mother Nature telling us, “Hey, People! What are you doing to me?”
I guess the battle is not yet over, It just getting started!
Jhong Medina
Well said Jhong!
That is true and considering the events that transpired, we should be more concerned with our planet.
Z
these climate changes we really have no control. if we have too many trees, there are forest fires (Borneo, California, etc..). If we have denuded mountain, we have floods. all we have to do is prepare for disaster. we’ll never know when and how.
my prayer goes to those who lost their loved ones and to every victim of this disaster.
it is all our hope that we, as a nation, will immediately cope up with this recent tragedy.
kayang-kaya ng Pinoy!
My sympathies to all who suffered natures fury. She can be a temperamental mother at times, but her fury subsides in time. She then provides for her children in ways we never expect.
Yes indeed, we should care for her, treat her with respect, show the love deep in our hearts, and above all, help her to care for us all.
Today the sun is shining brighter than yesterday. Today will be better than yesterday.
Thank you, so much, for all of your support lately…I think we all have to support each other…
C
p.s. thankful for the friendship! keep safe always!
So where goes now the venomous knotted snake? The murky flood waters flushed it away?
Ceblogger,
Well said! Sometimes a small gesture helps and hopefully other people pick up on that. Much of what we are experiencing right now is due to global warming. It is an “inconvenient truth” we have to live with and DO something about.
Z
Siyetehan,
Salamat sa isang maalab na komento. Kayang kaya natin ‘to!
Z
Eric,
She nourished us and it has been long over due for us to return the favor. Somehow, I am optimistic that we shall find the solution in the near future.
Z
C,
The pleasure is all mine. i will be praying for you…
Z
Jan,
Sort of…
Z
Love Man VS Nature struggles, this one created great visual imagery
Thanks Justin!
This is something that Man would be at a losing end.
Z
I hope everyone has learned the lessons and prepared for the next battle. We truly can easily deny any kind of force, but the force of nature.
Hey Acanthos,
Thanks for dropping by. You are right, nature is such an awesome force.
Z
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