[Literary] We never learn! by Von Adlawan
We never learn!
by Von Adlawan
September 21, 1972
It might be just a number
or a routine of ordinary day
but for others a stained in their diary!
That day for activist was rare
’cause- street is sanctuary
of voiceless protest,
becoming a spark creating fire!
That day for laborers
initiated baptism of fire
unity becomes power
La tondenia saw the fire!
Urban poor gathered spear
Parola armor has geared
With Holy Father’s blessing
The priest has embarked in plain!
Student activists created
streets as source of wisdom,
truncheon and water canon
their butter and bread!
Student leaders defined
their leadership for the masses
Makamasa, Makabayan….
a platform defined by surged of time
Lean has stood up!
contending Marco’s Brilliance
NDs has rejoiced with pride
Lean has to give the price!
Now the fascism has gone,
In wax covered with glass
democracy so thought to lived
and freedom has in grave!
To commemorate once again
This 21st of September
is just like a story, being retold
the moral and lesson we forget!
(A poem dedicated for he unsung heroes against State suppression in Martial law time)
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