Not only the Old Powers traded and earned Empires of coming ages also gained and governed…
First were the Spaniards for 3 centuries Since then, the Cross rules, pagans hide, Muslims decrease Second were the Americans for 3 decades Since then, Liberty reigns, Frailocracy fades Third were the Japanese for 3 years Since then, we dread a world war filled with tears
…They were our 3 Colonizers who imprinted a mark Both sweet & bitter, bright & dark!
-09/12/2015 (Dumarao) *Philippine History Rhyme Collection