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The poem discusses the resilience of the Filipino people in the face of adversity. It describes how Filipinos have survived countless natural disasters like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, typhoons and landslides throughout history. It also mentions how Filipinos have endured wars, loss of loved ones, hunger and poverty, but have always bounced back with their unwavering faith in God and spirit to fight. The poem emphasizes that when Filipinos unite in times of crisis, their resilience and ability to survive is strengthened, regardless of differences.

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Speech Choir Piece

The poem discusses the resilience of the Filipino people in the face of adversity. It describes how Filipinos have survived countless natural disasters like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, typhoons and landslides throughout history. It also mentions how Filipinos have endured wars, loss of loved ones, hunger and poverty, but have always bounced back with their unwavering faith in God and spirit to fight. The poem emphasizes that when Filipinos unite in times of crisis, their resilience and ability to survive is strengthened, regardless of differences.

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I’d fly more swift than the swiftest bird,

If I Were A Voice And tell them things they never heard


Charles Mackay
Truths which the ages for aye repeat
Unknown to the statesmen at their feet.
If I were a voice, a persuasive voice,
That could travel the wide world through,
V.
I would fly on the beams of the morning light,
If I were a voice, an immortal voice,
And speak to men with a gentle might,
I’d speak in the people’s ear;
And tell them to be true.
And whenever they shouted ‘Liberty,’
I’d fly, I’d fly, o’er land and sea,
Without deserving to be free,
Wherever a human heart might be,
I’d make their error clear.
Telling a tale, or singing a song,
I’d fly, I’d fly, on the wings of day,
In praise of the right – in blame of the wrong.
Rebuking wrong on my world-wide way,
And making all the Earth rejoice-
II.
If I were a voice-an immortal voice.
If I were a voice, a consoling voice,
I’d fly on the wings of air,
The homes of Sorrow and Guilt I’d seek,
And calm and truthful words I’d speak
To save them from Despair.
I’d fly, I’d fly, o’er the crowded town,
And drop, like the happy sun-light, down
Into the hearts of suffering men,
And teach them to rejoice again.

III.
If I were a voice, a convincing voice,
I’d travel with the wind,
And whenever I saw the nations torn
By warfare, jealousy, or scorn,
If I were a voice, a convincing voice,
I ‘d travel with the wind,
And whenever I saw the nations torn
By warfare, jealousy, or scorn,
Or hatred of their kind,
I’d fly, I’d fly, on the thunder-crash,
And into their blinded bosoms flash;
And, all their evil thoughts subdued,
I’d teach them Christian Brotherhood.

IV.
If I were a voice, a pervading voice,
I’d seek the kings of Earth;
I’d find them alone on their beds at night
And whisper words that should guide them right
Lessons of priceless worth;
The Resiliency of a Filipino B : And saving one's live is the ultimate desire
by William G. Bacani All : History tells us that the Filipinos have captured
innumerable foes, natural and not. And shall always
strive to champion in all odds. Because innate in
B : Filipino is resilient
the Filipino is the will to survive
G : Since time immemorial, we are tested by
B : We may be daunted by the horrible scenes
countless calamities; volcanic eruptions,
around us. But certainly, we will be strengthened by
devastating earthquakes and lahar flows, super
our unwavering faith in God.
typhoons, flash floods and landslides.
G : We have been lotted by many nations in the
B : Victoriously, we surmounted these ordeals and
world, for our resiliency during disasters, others die
pains, beyond imagination of the human race
in saving lives.
G : Instant death of our loved ones, claimed by
All : But only few realize, that we are able to
transportation mishaps and natural disasters.
survive, because our spirit to fight is deeply
Thousands also die in hunger and malnutrition.
anchored from faith, that God Almighty will never
All : Including ambushes and endless wars in forsake us.
Mindanao. They trampled our basic human rights,
B (solo) : I believe that Filipinos, divided by varied
such as the right to live
doctrines and cultures, are capable to be on top of
G (solo) : I lost my loving husband, who didn't want any situation, if united
to join Abu Sayyaf.
All : Together, we can face any challenge ahead of
G (solo) : I lost my only son, who opted to become us.
a military man.
B : We may stumble and fall
G : We lost our innocent children and women, we
All : But we will bounce back, arms stronger with
lost our homes and properties.
vision and faith, that after darkness, after pains and
B : Survivors are Filipinos. The wrath of nature and sufferings, the Filipino survives, the Filipino is
cruel destiny may steal everything from us. resilient.

B (solo) : Wealth, properties, and family


All : But the Filipinos never give up
B : For us we are continuously scourged by the test
of time. The spirit to survive and to bounce back
remains undefeated
All : I'm as pliant as a bamboo for I'm a man of
Earth
G : My hair may all be blown away by the winds
B : And my legs may be crippled by the smash of
waves
All : But I will stand and pick up the shattered
pieces of myself and continue to live
B : Resolute to survive, clothed with an inspiration
to live, not only for my family but also for my
beloved country
All : Filipinos unite in the midst of crisis, regardless
of socio-economic status, tradition and creed
G : The world has seen the magnanimous spirit of
the Filipinos in crucial times.
All : The gap between the rich and the poor was
narrowed
G (solo) : Envy was replaced by sympathy
G (solo) : Hatred was conquered by love
B (solo) : Selfishness was set aside

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