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Noel Horlanda
Noel Horlanda
(Sep 12,1941 / Bohol, Philippines)
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Noel Horlanda Poems
- Battle Of Mactan 1521 Before the break of dawn each side ...
- Man Vs Woman They say: In every man’s success, There is...
- Afterglow IImbricated clouds cloaks blasted sunset Brings ...
- Our Flag (Philippines) Red, white an’ blue Three golden ...
- Fire, Fire, Fire! Pyro, Fuego, Fire, It’s a power, a ...
- Chocolate Hills A young bird sat on tree branch, ...
- A Child's Dream Swing here, swing there To and fro Hold on ...
I am a Filipino by birth. I have a Bachelor in Business Administration degree from the University of the East, Manila,1963 and some post graduate work (Master in Business Administration) from the University of San Carlos, Cebu City,1978. From 1983 to 1991 I worked as a Division Secretary for King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh, KSA. In 1992 to 1997 I worked for British Aerospace, Plc. Riyadh Headquarters, KSA as Administrative Officer. Before this I was a medical representative for a pharmaceutical company, sales specialist for a US based consumer company and as Asst Purchasing Manager of a food processing company. I'm now a retiree, a permanent resident in Cebu City, Philippines, ... more »
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Battle Of Mactan 1521
Before the break of dawn each side prepared battle plans
in a bright bonfires burnt til’ sunrise,
Strategy drawn on sand not on a piece of paper,
indigenous warriors rallied about the Datu,
loin cloths and colorful headbands as armor,
long blades, bamboo spears, wooden clubs
common weapons of their generation
dependent on brav’ry an’ muscle power
ready to die n’ defense of their island bastion,
pledges nev’r on bended knees, bowed their heads
before strange monarchs and gods.
Battle of Mactan about to begin
Galleon ridin’ bearded enemy, well ...
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