Rizal's Influence

And now my dear, I’ll face the reality
That Rizal had been a great hero
from the start until today.

And like his bravery and valiance
I’ll have to struggle and pass this test
Like he himself did suffer but endured
The wickedness of the colonizers
Who made him stronger but caused his death.

Today, is today, not yesterday
What therefore would a man do
To change the world?

He has to face her with great confidence
But not necessarily triumphant.
Rizal had suffered and I have too.
Lest, I have the power to follow his ideals
Or better yet create my own. 

Lolo Rizal

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Lolo Rizal, kumusta ka na?

Abang lingkod, iyong husgahan at hatulan,

Mabuting masama o masamang mabuti,

Mapagmahal sa wika o mabahong isda?

Lolo Rizal, nasaan ka?

Langit, impyerno, mukhang nag-iisip,

Kung nasa langit, ikaw’y bayani,

Kung nasa impyerno’y nagsusulat pa rin?

Lolo Rizal, matagal na ang nakalipas,

Nang pluma mo'y ginamit sa pagsusulat,

Ngunit ikaw pa rin ang bayaning paborito

Sapagkat ikaw’y sikat, ikaw ang pinili.

Lolo Rizal, kumusta ka?

Matagal nang nakatayo sa bantayog mong ginto.

Lolo Rizal, kumusta ako?

Isang manunulat na naghahanap ng inspirasyon.

Kapag natapos ko na ang Rizal, sana masabi kong tama lang ang RA 1425.

Tignan natin. 

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