BORN TO BE by Milagros Paredes Palattao

Milagros says to be true sons (and applies to daughters too) of Aparri...

BORN TO BE

From the fields of labor and sweat, he had been brought up
And molded within guidance, discipline, care and love
Raised at the valley of grain at the eastern coastal sea
Into a charming young lad and that - “He was born to be”.

Sibling of thy parents for joy and passion
Honored with a doctorate degree, the utmost of education
Livening the sick and curing ill people
Oh! Just how WONDERFUL is he and that - “He was born to be”.

Serving his life and time for the Aparrianos
For its forty-two barangays through distance and remote barrios
Dedicated within his duty for the poor and for the needy
Oh! Just how COURAGEOUS is he and that -”He was born to be”.

Through rain or shine, although calamity nor fine
His hands are always there to bind with his help for humankind
Listen and stand for goodness
And keeps his distance from wickedness
Oh! Just how HUMBLE and GENEROUS is he and that - “He was born to be”.

He risen Aparri from the rear of its resources
Schools and colleges just right at the door step
Its diversity promoted jobs, growth and progress
Oh! Just how RESPONSIBLE is he and that - “He was born to be”.

Hail the true son of Aparri
Truly DEVOTED within his oath of duty
No magic wand to cast for a perfect APARRI
Thus, he promote……
EDUCATION, JOBS, BUSINESS, STREET LIGHTS, SMOOTH STREETS AND MORE ROADS,
MORE SCHOOLS AND MOST….A MOVING ONWARD …APARRI.

Mabbalo
from sunny Queensland