A Dove in the Midst of a Storm
By Raynil B. Ramirez

I can laugh for the reason that I'm free
It's a laughter that shows my happiness
A thing that, in their face we could not see
For there are reasons caused by loneliness

I am allowed to visit the Dreamland
A fantasy world of possible
A Place where some can't even step on and stand
For they can't close their eyes when they struggle

I can go anywhere I want to
A sign of the freedom that I have
A precious thing not anyone can do
Anyone, even an innocent dove

I'm truly blessed that I don't have the scars
The scars in their lives, in which hope is out
Freedom's gone since the eruption of war
The victims beg for peace in Mindanao

Raynil B. Ramirez is a 2nd year Mass Communication student of LaSalle College, Bacolod City.

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