Maynilad (Mixed Rhyme)
So true, the drivers are more careful
Than the commuters who are not fool
Jeepneys and buses are always full
Than taxis, in some ways, dared to rule
Heart of Maynilad, the beautiful
City of dreamers living in her gay dream
Where aroma street-vendors have to scream
In enticing you to light another dream
While you craving for a coco ice-cream
For I really missed Maynilad
Of her sensual beauty
That I’m longing to see
Which I saw when I was a lad
Now I live in the shadows of the Gentiles
At first, I never wanted to be here
Olive trees’ leaves rustled me with godly styles
That I learned to like famous Mythos beer
But, I preferred the sweet echo
Of San Miguel, a grand macho
Suave, even if sun not down
Blended with all kinds of fun rhyme
From peers who neither have a dime
Yet, they will not let you down
Thou I, the dreamer, admire the foreign god
Still, I will save the last breath for Maynilad
Why? It’s simply because she is in my blood
Yes, that’s what I am, by birth
Just simple man, here on earth
Coming from her maiden skirt
I promised to share my shirt
If, one day I bid you bye
O, Athena, do not cry
You are deeply etched in my mind
Heart and soul, thou, for Maynilad
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