We are United

This was supposed to be an entry in a contest in Symbianize which was themed "Inspired By". Well, I didn't make it in time so I'll just post it here.

This is a poem inspired by Langston Hughes from his work, "I, Too, Sing America"

Image Credit to Joel Yuvienco

From the depths of the oceans we rise

We sang songs of joy through glimmering eyes

We have our ups and downs

But as one we could cause this world to drown

Third world, a decade we hold before history

Yes we're immobilized and we could not break free

Lives we hold from head to toe

Yet we're the source they could not plow

We place the food, not only on ours

We make the world functional and nice

We are a sure foundation why this world grow

We are Filipinos who see to it that in your country, blessings will flow

We are united, we are Filipinos

Whatever happens, we are a part of this world

Yes we face a handful of trials and pain

Indeed we are many, but we are one in faith

~ end ~