silentserenade05

I Hear the Philippines Singing I hear the Philippines singing, the whispers and rumors I hear The silent yells of the countrymen in their workaday The pleading of the innocent denying their graves Humble townsfolk oppressed by their fellow Asians "Come one, come all! News of salvation! The general declares his return!" A silver veil of hope fell over the melancholic archipelago Radiating prayers, thanksgiving and celebration But the tale of bitterness is long yet to be over, for the enemy still remains Sacrifice was done, the soul-less was buried until the beacon of light shone brighter Forgiven but not forgotten, the ghost of the