Bygone traditions

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    Bygone traditions

     Where are they now?

    Filipino values of yesteryears

    ways to describe them

    measures of their uniqueness.

     

    Where are they now?

    as families gather in prayer

    as children respect their parents

    as they grow in Christian faith.

     

    Where are they now?

    going to church on Sundays

    communication among members

    of families with faith and love.

     

    Where are they now?

    chivalry among men

    modesty among women

    respect before settling down.

     

    Where are they now?

    sense of nationalism

    pride of being Filipinos

    a treasure as one nation.

     

    Where are they now?

    sense of sacrifice

    that aims to achieve success

    with life’s quality as the best.

     

    Where are they now?

    Filipinos with a moral sight

    to help their compatriots

    in their struggles over this side.

     

    Living in a foreign land

    assimilation may require

    but with  a strong foundation

    remains a Filipino forever.

     

    ‘Tis a question that seeks

    an answer to be lived out

    a way to be transparent

    in many issues of life.

     

     

     

     

     

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