Yellow Badge Of Courage Poem by Noel Horlanda

Yellow Badge Of Courage

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(A tribute to the late Pres. Cory Aquino
1933-2009)

In ev’ry light post on an avenue
instead of an ol’ oak tree
as it used to be,
In ev’ry tree along the hi-way
instead of an ol’ oak tree
as it used to be,
In ev’ry edifice high or low
instead of an ol’ oak tree
as it used to be,
In ev’ry single family home
instead of an ol’ oak tree
as it used to be,
In ev’ry private or public vehicle
instead of an ol’ oak tree
as it used to be,
And in ev’ry soul rich or poor on the street
instead of an ol’ oak tree
as it used to be,
One could see a yellow ribbon
big and small tied around it.
symbol of someone returning
in one piece, in triumph but tragic
Comes latitudinarian woman
moxie to fight against tyranny and oppression

Unite Now! Victory is ours!
The obstreperous people power cry

Twenty six years after ubiquitous yellow ribbons
sprouted once more
only to bid farewell to her chanting people
a lasting adieu never to return
Quietus ol’ woman left a legacy
No one could ever forget in every one’s occiput
Keep the corvine neighbors away
Let peace and democracy flourish forever

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Meggie Gultiano 05 August 2009

This is a nice tribute to our dearly beloved Madam President.You have said it all. thank you for the time and talent you gave.She deserves all the praises.As we say..maraming salamat po at paalam, mahal naming Pangulo. Daghang salamat Sir..

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Lady Grace 05 August 2009

nicely done noel..the whole day am in front of the tv to watch the ceremony for the former president..the true portrait of a warrior..a true image of a knight..a humble leader and a mentor..she is dead but she is still alive in the hearts of the people..

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Marieta Maglas 05 August 2009

nice combination between an anaphora and a simile: ''instead of an ol’ oak tree as it used to be'' well written analytical poem................10

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Catrina Heart 05 August 2009

From Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr. to his wife Corazon C. Aquino they changed the meaning of yellow to great courage, love and patriotism to the country. These past few weeks from the start when Mrs. Cory got sick she brought back the spirit of EDSA...'till now at her funeral cortege yellow ribbons, banners, balloons, flowers, confetti etc. showers the city..... Thanks for sharing this wonderful poem my friend. Truly the icon of democracy deserves such praises and tributes....

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Eddie Roa 05 August 2009

A fine tribute to someone really deserving of praise. Good write.

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Prince Obed de la Cruz 09 August 2009

I have read this poem once in the past few days but it is a good thing for me to read it again!

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Obed Souza 08 August 2009

A tribute! Well done! A monument to Phillipines!

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Obinna Eruchie 07 August 2009

An astonishing poetic tribute to the late heroic former President who has done a lot for the Philippines, dearly written.

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Joseph Poewhit 07 August 2009

People are like trees, with branches and birds to sit on them.

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Chitra - 07 August 2009

a fine tribute penned with utmost sincerity

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Noel Horlanda

Noel Horlanda

Bohol, Philippines
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