In memory of the Palo (Leyte) 10

The Good Book says: “From dust to dust.”

But the government troops did not have to be

Literal.

The Palo peasants said: “Balik-uma!” (Back to the land!)

But the government troops did not have to be

Literal.

The farmers said: “Let us enrich the soil once more.”

But the government troops did not have to be

Literal.

The people say: “We want lasting peace.”

But the government troops do not have to be

Literal.