Sigasig Sagisag

Watawat, Bandera, Marka, Bandila
Matayog na iwinawagayway, simbulo ng bansa
Bantayog ng kalayaan, kasarinlan at diwa,
Nasyonalismo, ito ang natatatanging tanda

Ngunit sapat ba ang kaalaman at pagkilala?
Hanggang dito na lang ba ang siyang pag-alala?
kasi sa bawat pilantik nitong makulay na tela,
ay hinaing na kumilos at makiisa

Makiisa sa paghihikayat ng pagmamahal sa bayan,
pagdidilig ng binhi sa lupang tinubuan,
pagbabalik loob at tiwala sa sariling tahanan,
muling buhayin paniniwala sa liping kinalakihan

Ito ay ilan sa hamon nitong sagisag
na nawa'y pagiging makabayan muling maihayag,
ipagmalaki pagiging Pilipino sa buong daigdig,
Simulan sa sarili, ang pagiging kayumangging masigasig

photo and words by: jeklog
@ Bonifacio Monument near Manila City Hall

The Urban Legend

Rhyme, Reason, Love, Passion
All of these evident in the Master's vision.
A calling that started with a mission,
that through the Rap Culture He can unite the nation.

Francism was the name of the said notion,
that transcended every video, Tv and radio station.
It stood the test of a 2-decade season,
and now the fight is in the heart of the next generation.

Dread was the feeling when he caught the Big C,
but the battle waged on as he struggled gallantly.
He zealously proved that disease is no hindrance,
up until even that noon that he made it in heaven's entrance.

He has the contemporary-new-age hero's thought
well, others would tag him as the Urban Patriot.
but for the jotter he now transcends,
as the new definition of an Urban Legend.

Rest in peace Sir Francis, who you are will echo in eternity.

image and words by: jeklog