When I die, give what is left of me to children.
If you need to cry, cry for your brothers walking beside you.
Put your arms around anyone
and give them what you need to give to me.
I want to leave you with something,
something better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I have known and loved.
And if you cannot live without me, then let me live on in your eyes,
your mind and your acts of kindness.
You can love me most by letting hands touch hands
and letting go of children that need to be free.
Love does not die, people do.
So when all that is left of me is love...
Give me away.
~ The Legacy
If you need to cry, cry for your brothers walking beside you.
Put your arms around anyone
and give them what you need to give to me.
I want to leave you with something,
something better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I have known and loved.
And if you cannot live without me, then let me live on in your eyes,
your mind and your acts of kindness.
You can love me most by letting hands touch hands
and letting go of children that need to be free.
Love does not die, people do.
So when all that is left of me is love...
Give me away.
~ The Legacy
Photos were taken at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes Cemetery), a memorial cemetery for Filipino military personnel from privates to generals, as well as heroes and martyrs, former presidents and statesmen. Among those buried in this cemetery are most of the defenders of Bataan, Corregidor and other battlefields fought during World War II. Located at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig.
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A sombre yet magnificent sight.
ReplyDeleteThe lighted candles beside the crosses at the Libingan ng mga Bayani is a touching sight.
ReplyDeleteYOu have chosen well for this theme Luna. Both in the poem and the beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you.
The 2nd shot is beautiful with all the lights on. :)
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Now that is such a moving sight. A beautiful take on this week's theme
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational, thanks for sharing Luna.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, atmospheric photos! Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteMy PH is also from the Libingan ng mga Bayani!
ReplyDeleteI never been that place...Happy memorial day and hunting too.
ReplyDeleteMine is here
The cemetery is so beautiful at night with the crosses glowing. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful! it touches something in me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thoughts and photos. Excellent take on this weeks theme and and thanks for dropping by my blog and I hope I see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteit's memorial day in the us, isn't it? how fitting.
ReplyDeletebtw, thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. you're welcome to view my previous posts and to frequent my site. i'll include you in my links for easy follow. salamat!
what a great memorial and inspiring poem to match.
ReplyDeleteVery powerful memorials and beautiful photos. Love the poem too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting mine and have a nice weekend. Annie
Those are some stunning shots! In fact, we enjoyed your blog this morning and look forward to following you. Your food shots are great too!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and choice of poem to share.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, touching sight. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy photohunt post is up
oh my this is a beautiful set of photos and the poem is perfect. thanks for sharing. In response to your comment on my photohunt photo.... if you have a chance to visit Washington D.C. you should. I was surprised how much I liked it.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poetry and tribute afforded to all heroes you fought and defended their country.
ReplyDeleteLove the shot of the candles glowing in the dark.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Both pictures are stunning and very moving. Excellent post.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures and words.
ReplyDelete«Louis» reads a lot of WWII history and he knows how horribly the Philippines suffered in WWII. This is a fine tribute to those who died defending their country.
ReplyDeleteIt is Memorial Day in the U.S. Monday 31 May.