MIA

We passed by Zamora corner J. A. Clarin Streets tonight
a candle was still lighted and shining on bright
large banners with 'Justice for Atty. Mia' written on them
your smiling face on dark tarps still tied on both ends

I remember you tonight, Atty. Mia
it has been two Wednesdays since
your bloody death on that street
I still shake my head in disbelief

Why? Why? Why you, Mia?

I cry as I read more stories about you on the net
or hear people talk about you
and their fondest memories of you
how you made a big difference in their lives, too

All of us are still wondering
why it had to be you
you had so much more to give
so much love and passion to let go

To most people you met
you were their staunch defender
you were a friend to those
who needed an ear and supporter

God's plan is sometimes a puzzle to me
now, your death seems to
push the blade down to my knee
making me kneel and bow down to pray

Why? Why? Why you, Mia?

I can only hang on to
God's words on the Holy Book
believing that someday
the Justice you seek will be brought

We will continue to fight
for a peaceful Bohol
and hold those in government
accountable.



March 1, 2017 at 9:30 p.m.