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Date Posted: 04:03:35 12/19/17 Tue
Author: Carlo G. Soldevilla
Subject: Poem for Digong -- 1-Page Poem by Carlo G. Soldevilla

Poem for Digong -- 1-Page Poem by Carlo G. Soldevilla

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1-Page Poem
by Carlo G. Soldevilla
Written on December 19, 2017


How would I greet Digong this Christmas or before this year ends?
Like Magsaysay, you’re loved by the masses, and you have exceedingly surpassed all the past Philippine presidents
When it comes to performance, you’ve done great, you have a clear vision for the country, the courage and nobility in doing important task,
A 1-page poem could be enough just to thank you..Even though, the shoe size differs, you’ve ‘worn’ other people’s shoes. You’ve put yourself in theirs.

That could be hard enough--Showing empathy, and providing care for the least of the brethren
Should the angels count all the good things you’ve done, they may also exceed the good works’ pages in heaven.

To those who have dwelt in Davao, when you were mayor, we were all happy to see you and to know about your great service,
You’ve made beautiful footprints in 2017. As you trek toward the years ahead, I only have one wish: that you would remain humble. Good luck and wishing you all the best.-Carlo

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Below is just an old article I wrote:
..about an old article I wrote..
Shyly
by Carlo G. Soldevilla
Written on May 21, 2015


At 7:00 p.m. tonight, my two brothers, my best friend and I dined at Wendy's.

The order took so long--a bucket of chicken.I decided to buy grapes and red wine first.

The drinks (coca-cola) however, was served first so after my purchase of the grapes and the wine, we began eating the fruits and drinking the wine mixed with the coke.

We found the mixing nice, the wine being zero percent alcohol--When mixed with wine, It (the coke) just tasted unique.

About 30 minutes later, the bucket of chicken was served with the salad.But our stomachs were already full because of the grapes, the wine and the coke.

What amazed us all including the food attendant was the expression of my best friend while the attendant was about to serve the chicken on the table:
"Oy, nag-abala ka pa." (Oh, thanks lot. Thanks for your generosity.).

This just connotes or give a meaning in the Filipino context that one would be partaking something free --out of the host's generosity. Maybe, the food attendant that time was confused about her role if she was the host of her home or a food server in a restaurant. We just exactly did not know what she was thinking about that time.

The food attendant, a lady, perhaps was caught in surprise about the way she was being 'thanked' for.

Of course, we all knew that the order was paid in advance before the food was served (but we all somehow 'forgot' this after my friend's saying of ..'Uy..nag-abala ka pa.').

The food attendant laughed shyly and went back to the food service area.


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Wendy's located at Savemore, at the second floor of the SM Light Residences along EDSA Boni.

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