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The Resiliency of a Filipino not only for my family but also for my beloved -By William G. Bacani country Filipinos unite in the midst of crisis, Filipino is resilient...

The Resiliency of a Filipino not only for my family but also for my beloved -By William G. Bacani country Filipinos unite in the midst of crisis, Filipino is resilient regardless of socio-economic status, tradition and Since time immemorial, creed We are tested by countless calamities; The world has seen the magnanimous spirit of the Volcanic eruptions, Filipinos in crucial times. Devastating earthquakes and lahar flows, The gap between the rich and the poor was Super typhoons, narrowed Flash floods and landslides. Envy was replaced by sympathy Hatred was conquered by love Selfishness was set aside Victoriously, And saving one’s live is the ultimate desire We surmounted these ordeals and pains, Beyond imagination of the human race Instant death of our loved ones, History tells us that the Filipinos have captured Claimed by transportation mishaps and natural innumerable foes, natural and not. disasters. And shall always strive to champion in all odds. Thousands also die in hunger and malnutrition. Because innate in the Filipino is the will to Including ambushes and endless wars in survive Mindanao. We may be daunted by the horrible scenes around They trampled our basic human rights, such as the us right to live. But certainly, we will be strengthened by our unwavering faith in God. I lost my loving husband, who didn’t want to join Abu Sayyaf. We have been looted by many nations in the I lost my only son, who opted to become a world, military man. for our resiliency during disasters, others die in We lost our innocent children and women, saving lives. We lost our homes and properties. But only few realize, that we are able to survive, Survivors are Filipinos. because our spirit to fight is deeply anchored from The wrath of nature and cruel destiny may steal faith, everything from us. that God Almighty will never forsake us. Wealth, properties, and family But the Filipinos never give up I believe that Filipinos, divided by varied doctrines and cultures, For us we are continuously scourged by the test of are capable to be on top of any situation, if united time. Together, we can face any challenge ahead of us. The spirit to survive and to bounce back remains We may stumble and fall undefeated But we will bounce back, I’m as pliant as a bamboo for I’m a man of Earth arms stronger with vision and faith, My hair may all be blown away by the winds that after darkness, And my legs may be crippled by the smash of after pains and sufferings, waves the Filipino survives, the Filipino is resilient. But I will stand and pick up the shattered pieces of myself and continue to live Resolute to survive, clothed with an inspiration to live,