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Date Posted: 18:33:41 12/09/17 Sat
Author: Carlo Soldevilla
Subject: Poem for Manny by Carlo G. Soldevilla

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Carlo Soldevilla
December 9, 2012 ·
Poem for Manny
by Carlo G. Soldevilla
Written on Dec. 9, 2012
You've accumulated much wealth through the power of your punch.
You've defeated so many like a tree's fallen branch.
The world saw your glory, the world saw your defeat.
What is important, your spirit doesn't quit.
Seems like the irony that *Rexona won't let you down.
Maybe the moment's made for Marquez, This day he took the crown.
My eyes were fixed on t.v., anticipating for your victory.
Winning wasn't easy. You kissed the canvass not quite early.
The Philippines is sad but you always have my respect.
A Clean Fighter, a generous person as I recollect.
A born-again Christian, who's found a new faith.
May you visit Israel once again with your **date.
* a Philippine brand for under-arm odor- Marquez' sponsor
** Manny's wife Jinky, the children & family
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