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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