Republic of the Philippines

SOUTHERN LUZON STATE

UNIVERSITY
Graduate School
Lucban, Quezon

HIDDEN BATTLES
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PERRY ANGELO C. MANLAPAZ

MASED-I
2021
 Republic of the Philippines
SOUTHERN LUZON STATE
UNIVERSITY
Graduate School
Lucban, Quezon

HIDDEN BATTLES
By Perry Angelo C. Manlapaz

Seeds buried on the ground and grows in the dark

Once nourished it emerges to the top
The seedling thrives with water and sunlight
In addition of external nutrients from man.
The leaves photosynthesize and respire
A cycle of biological pursuit
In order to nourish its girdle
They are trying to bury you in the ground.
Unconscious you’re a seed intended bud
Rather it will cultivate you to bloom
Their bad intentions nurtured you to arise
Preparing you to full maturity,
Wisdom and kindness and one day you will be
Worthy to stand-up in front of the sun.