by: J. Antonio Carpio

 
"Filipino Struggles in History" by Carlos "Botong" Francisco

I think that I shall not plant a tree

I shall not follow this decree

I’m neither cowardly nor brave

I just don’t wanna be a slave

Of any mortal same as me!

God made us free; and free I’ll be!

Why should they rob me of the joy

I’ve known since I was still a boy?

The thrill of growing what I chose－

A pili, mango or a rose!

That’s why I will not plant a tree

I say－”to hell with that decree!”

Why let the loggers roam at will

Denuding every virgin hill

Then let the burden on us fall?

Where is the justice of it all?

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