As I see rising in the mist
A new generation next in line amidst
With nieces, nephews, inaanaks ready to score
Take us to new heights to the sky from the shore
I’m proud of what I see, heartened I indeed am
Of this youth ready for more, no more need to cram
I can’t wait for them to henceforth get started
For as we drift off, be getting departed
In good hands, we are, transmitted all things relevant
The importance of the cause will not be ambivalent
Lolo Lucas, a man of vision and great determination
Lessons to learn, his descendants, his foundation
The family is good, the institution a reminder
To be leaders, be seekers, and to be finders
Our people are everywhere, from Pilipinas and abroad
We are one in unison, touched by a love, simple and broad
May this next one in line be touched by the divine
And deliver Jose Rizal’s promise of a nation not declined
We see her hurting, our pearl of the orient sea.
Perhaps through them all, we can finally be.
A people worthy of our heroes, from Mabini to Nay Isa
And travel everywhere to learn, sans a visa
Like our National hero, from Europe, America and Asia did he sojourn
And bring us the spark of a new life to be born
It is our hope that they will be able to deliver,
What has vexed us all, our potential not a sliver
A country, a land, a place full of promise
As I say once again, they’re now here in the midst
Vocabulary
Inaanak – godchild
Pilipinas – Philippines
Lolo – Grandfather
Jose Rizal – National hero of the
Philippines
Mabini, Nay Isa – Philippine heroes
10/21/23
5:00 am
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