In remembrance of the victims of the august 2012 metro manila habagat floods
Which Swollen Tears did my Countrymen commit
In week's Soliloquy request for Aid
And Soul's own Moments whose Sympathy permit
Whilst Sheltred Families pray for more space
Pledge, dear Lord! And Citisens of the World
My People's Wounds soaked in Unwanted Rain
At least in Voice and Gift-Wishes unfold
Would indeed suffice to soften their Pain
Look, Union Jack! The scenes of Caskets float,
Plastred houses a-washed with nails and wood
Then came the Bayanis; In rubbers and boats
Bore frozen Victims to their Neighbourhood.
It is a Sad Film for anyone to see
Please offer Burnt Roses; Make them Happy.
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Submitted on September 25, 2015
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 586 |
Words | 101 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 14 |
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