Always remember the Mendiola Massacre of 1987

A scene from the infamous 1987 Mendiola Massacre. Photo courtesy of http://31.media.tumblr.com/dca9bf36ecf7258b653094e059d17e53/tumblr_mh28qjduxZ1qdch30o1_1280.jpg

 

Always remember

the Mendiola Massacre 

of 1987.

The worn out slippers

and the numerous calloused feet,

searching for each other.

Intercepted, interrupted

by the wrath of guns,

chasing the farmers away

from the one who seats in power.

Always remember

the Mendiola Massacre 

of 1987.

Thirteen bodies, lying on the street.

Thousands howled in pain and anger.

When the farmers asked for land,

the answer is firing guns.

Always remember

the Mendiola Massacre 

of 1987.