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POEM
by Perfecto Caparas
I know there are many, many mothers
Born of our beloved sacred Earth
Mother
Nurturers
Lovers
Life harbingers
You my mother
Are the only one
Who can give me that simple sacred touch
The presence that connects
To the sacred fire deep within
There are many, many countless mothers
Who dare sacrifice
Self-denying care for their children
Never know fear
To answer calls to protect their children
Unbowed mothers
Of all times
To them
because of their sacred love
Earth Mother bows
And sheds tears of love
From her bosom
Our mothers bloom and sprout
Many, countless mothers
Harbingers
To us all
Care that no one else bestows
Loving mothers to us all
To us
Ferocious cry upon birth
Dear Mother
From your bosom
My life’s been nurtured
Through your heart
My energy’s enlivened
Through your breath
My feet tread this soil.
About Perfecto Caparas. Associate Director of Graduate Programs, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law where he is currently pursuing his Doctor of Juridical Science degree (stated only for purposes of showing affiliation and does not purport to represent the institution or any of its affiliates either directly or indirectly). Holds a Master of Laws degree in American Law for Foreign Lawyers (IU McKinney School of Law) and a Master of Laws degree in Human Rights (University of Hong Kong; Honors). Worked as a journalist of Ang Pahayagang Malaya, The Manila Times, The Philippine Post, Pinoy Gazette, UCANews and ISYU Newsmagazine. A lifetime member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
