For Tatay (Father)

Your once muscular built,

now it has fade.

Swept by the passing times,

that made you weak.

But back in your grandeur days,

when you have the power.

Doing everything you can,

to feed your family.

Reminiscing the old times,

when you have the strength.

Full of spirit and vigor,

supporting your kids.

All the endeavors you did,

could not be repaid.

The discipline you instilled on us,

is beyond compare.

You may not have been so expressive

of your love to us.

But we strongly felt it,

in your actions and deeds.

You may have lost your strength,

but not our respect.

And our love for you,

will forever stay.

CORY (Thank You)

The hero is leaving,

takes her journey to heaven,

will join with the Supreme Being,

but leaves the nation mourning.

Your memory will never be gone,

our gratitude for a job well done,

for the democracy that you've given,

for the freedom that we are enjoying.

The legacy you left behind,

forever will keep us bind.

Your love we'll treasure forever,

Your name we'll always remember.

Long live the icon of democracy,

you gave your life unselfishly,

you rest in peace, is what we pray for,

our only way of returning the favor.

NANAY (mother)

There are million words to explore,
But I couldn’t find one,
For words are not enough,
To express my gratitude,
Nor it could pay off for what you did.

Is it enough to say thank you, or
Once in a while think of you, or
Talk to you if I want to.
Well, I believe it’s not,
For I owe you my life.

The shortcomings and anguish I gave you,
Yet, you forgive all my misdeeds.
You sacrificed everything for me,
And give the things I need,
Your noble deeds can’t be repaid.

I already lost count of the times,
That I planned to tell you,
Of the feelings I have,
To say thank you and I love you,
Even those words are not enough though.

Now, time maybe is running out,
For me to embrace you always.
But never I will be ran out of time,
To tell the world how proud I am,
That you are my “Nanay”.