by Teresita Mariano Barrera Father Almighty give us your     guidance Immoral humans we are, let us     in compliance Lead our journey in this poetry Ignite deep within us wisdom        for our creativity Protect our hands to hold our       pen tightly Impeccable with our thoughts        what to scribe Narrate the beat of our hearts to         be heard Opportunities in abundance for          us to hold Philippines, my motherland I will          make you proud Overjoyed with other poets          faraway from the east, west          north and south  Enthusiastic we are for them to           collaborate with us Thy Lord we need your amazing            mercy and grace Shine upon us wonderful favors Innovations let u...