Ode To Dir. Matet Poem by MELVIN BANGGOLLAY

AN ODE TO DIR. MATET
By: Melvin D. Banggollay


Many were called to serve the agency
But only few had lead prudently
With a heart so kind and unselfishly
Inspiring us to serve with humility.

A model you were to the DTI Family
For you exemplified a life of beauty
And goodwill for the poor and needy
That inspired you to remain a lady.

Rest in peace we bestow upon thee
Even if you left us so untimely
To join our creator’s den of glory
For you truly deserves His mercy.

Indeed, you’re a woman of beauty
Embroidered upon your simplicity
And passion to serve unselfishly
For the well being of DTI family.

Time may vanish every verdant plain
But your great memories will remain
To inspire us to behold and proclaim
The mission you left to our domain.

Everybody knew you never stained
The leadership that you’ve claimed
For you’re an honor to DTI’s gain
Being a trusted servant so ordained.

Short was your life glory but certain
That its meaning is more than fame
For you nurtured it without stain
And made you’re best without refrain.

Dedicated to the family of the late Dir. Marites Damian, Regional Director of DTI-CAR