Asian Lexcon School: The Rising Green

LLITERARY: “Starry Sunrise Night”

In the darkest of night,
Hug me oh so tight,
For I can’t sleep tonight,
And I don’t see you, my light.

Love, for you I give you this,
May our worlds collide,
And our souls intertwine,
And find the light in our eyes.

On this Starry Sunrise Night,
As time goes by, day by day,
I’m here thinking of words worthwhile to say,
While I do the most patient thing and wait.

Remember this line,
For when we find the fire and light,
That is in our eyes,
It would be something ever so divine.

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Text by Aerika Maxzelle S. Cachero
Illustrated by Kimberly G. Cadlawon

LITERARY: “Love of My Life”

When we first met It was hard to believe
that you like me too. I begun to thank my God above
Just to say I love you seems enough. I've said it so many times
I am afraid you won’t understand what I really mean when I say it.

I do not love you except because I love you;
I go from loving to not loving you, but i will not stop
From waiting to not waiting for you, but i’m patient
My heart moves from cold to fire.

Being with you for just Awhile, Shadows vanish with your
Smile Feeling the warmth of your touch Has come
to mean so very much Like the calming of the sea
Being with you means much to me.

I miss you so much and i love you so much you
Don’t understand what you really mean to me.
You lighten the dark road I was walking you really mean
The world to me you are my life.

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Text by Juliana R. Tangonan
Illustrated by Kimberly G. Cadlawon

LITERARY: LOVE

Love is a four letter word
Yet it is so powerful like a sword
It is simple and easy to say
But it makes our heart happy and gay.

Love gives sunshine after the rain
It is so precious and eases all the pain
The simplest word it can be
But is like a raging sea.

Love is a million stars in the sky
That shines brighter, we can’t deny
Love is like a beautiful sight to be hold
There is no word left untold.

Love is the most important gift from God
Don’t waste it and always be glad
No matter how we say it to someone
if that someone is our beloved one.

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Text by Eunice Audrey F. Alitin
Illustrated by Nicole G. Aquino

OPINION: Election of 2022, Is there still hope?

The president must be capable of adapting to the current and future situation of the Philippines. Especially with the global pandemic on which is in no way an easy task. That being said, is there really anyone suitable for presidency?
The candidates for presidency are problematic, no matter whose side you are in, they have some sort of problem or issue, which makes it harder to vote. People are stirring up arguments and trying to convert people who have not chosen a side to vote for their choice. If we vote for the wrong person, our future would be doomed.
The public is desperate for a leader, someone who will guide them on what is currently happening; but as of now, with Duterte planning to resign, it does not look like there is much hope. Of course, many people would disagree with this statement, and will try to defend their candidate.
Just to have a grasp on who is running for president, here is a list: Former Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, Chairman of Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino Leody de Guzman, Former secretary of National Defense Norberto Gonzales, Senator Panfelo “Ping” Lacson, Former senator Bongbong Marcos, Mayor of Manila Isko Moreno, Senator Manny Pacquiao, and Vice President Leni Robredo.
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Text by Kassandra Chloe R. Tejedor