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