I Love You 3 Times Too Cory

I'm a martial law baby. Yet, our freedom and democracy were given back after EDSA 1 Revolution in 1986. Now, Cory Aquino's dead, our first woman president who won because of snap election, who became one of the most influential women in the world, who fought for our democracy, and who never stopped believing in Filipino people even after many coup de etats.

Like her husband Ninoy, who was assassinated after he came back from America, I love Cory Aquino 3 times too.

1st, when she became an instrument to take our democracy back.

2nd, when she stepped down from her power peacefully and for having no interest of running again.

3rd, when she loved our country more than herself until she died.

This is a poem made by Benigno Aquino for Cory Aquino while he was in prison. Jose Mari Chan put a melody in it that makes me teary-eyed every time I hear it. You can hear it here and see Cory's images too.

I have fallen in love

With the same woman three times;

In a day spanning 19 years

Of tearful joys and joyful tears.

I loved her first when she was young,

enchanting and vibrant, eternally new.

She was brilliant, fragrant,

and cool as the morning dew.

I fell in love with her the second time;

When first she bore her child and mine

always by my side, the source of my strength,

helping to turn the tide.

But there were candles to burn

the world was my concern;

while our home was her domain,

and the people were mine

while the children were hers to maintain;

So it was in those eighteen years and a day,

till I was detained; forced in prison to stay.

Suddenly she’s our sole support;

source of comfort,

our wellspring of Hope,

on her shoulders felt the burden of Life.

I fell in love again,

with the same woman the third time.

Looming from the battle,

her courage will never fade.

Amidst the hardships she has remained,

undaunted and unafraid.

She is calm and composed,

she is God’s lovely maid.

Some clips of EDSA 1 Revolution. You could see many Filipinos who joined the revolution.

Goodbye Cory, you'll always be remembered. Thank you very much.