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VOICE OF HOPE

by: MARY GRACE BALBANIDA MEDINA

I

In nights consumed by fear’s embrace,

Shadows hide behind anger’s face;

Truth is banished, conscience fades,

As silence deepens, hope decays.

II

Eyes are weeping within the night,

Arms grow weary in muted plight;

Dreams corroded by dread’s command,

Voices stolen of joy and stand.

III

Yet every word with honor shines,

A gentle light through dark confines;

Language is more than tongue’s refrain,

It sparks the soul, ignites hope’s flame.

IV

Each voice of courage, firm and clear,

Breaks walls of lies the false revere;

The faithful word shall never fall,

For truth is its eternal call.

V

Not swords that cut the binding chain,

But words of hope that still remain;

Not rage that shouts in hollow cry,

But love that speaks and dares defy.

VI

So lift your voice, let none be still,

With words of love, the land rebuild;

Language shall guide when paths are lost,

A bridge to dawn, whatever the cost.