This story was taken from Bulatlat, the Philippines's alternative weekly newsmagazine (www.bulatlat.com, www.bulatlat.net, www.bulatlat.org).
Vol. VI, No. 10, April 9-15, 2006


 

TULA (POETRY)

The Essence of Success

 

BY CHESTER STONE BATNAG

Posted by Bulatlat

 

Arms and hands would move with a cheer

In fibers of wood were praises so dear

Recognized by many with emotions they stir

Is this the meaning of achievements? We hear.

 

What kind of bricks did we step on this path

Was each with radiance and brightened the way

Though steps we took left marks in dots?

Success in God’s hands in eternity it would stay.

 

How was each mountain climbed through the sweat?

Was it done with weapons and armored by angels

If mountains were washed with virtue we met

Achievements are real viewed in various angles.

 

Considering the creatures each emotion would bless

Gives much colors to the aimed success

For whom is it done, who would benefit

Are questions to answer as we go with the best.

 

What did we do? How was it done?

For whom do we do it? Are questions considered?

Awards we receive are temporarily owned

While the help we once gave would remain forever.

 

Posted by Bulatlat

 

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