OFW Poem by Mary Ann Ababa Bustillos
They left their home country
Everyone has a story
To help their family
Get out of poverty
Send children
to a good school
Achieve their dream or goal
And have a bright future.
Different reasons
Outside the Philippines is the solution.
In other country they are working
Sweat and blood they are investing.
Longing for their family is a battle
With sadness and hardship they struggle.
'New heroes' they are known
For their family they will do everything.
Even if it hurts not to be with them
Their best interest is what they aim.
The sacrifices of the OFW in other countries sadly are the bitter truth.
If only their homeland is prosperous, no corruption and with a good governance.
They don't need to leave home
And not leave their family alone.
They will stay in their home country
With their family they love dearly.
