The storm has passed. Cries of suffering were heard all over Metro Manila. Houses were destroyed. Lives have been lost. Dreams have been quelled. With just one sweep of flood waters, almost everything has changed. Homes we used to go home as a respite after a busy day became mere shadows of their previous selves. The muddied floor, damaged furniture, and smudgy ceiling reflect how much we suffered that fateful weekend. It’s quite surprising how turn of events can be so fast. Life is indeed a wheel. It has its ups and downs. It’s a matter of cherishing the moments when we’re on top and learning from the experience when we’re down. It’s moving on and never looking back on experiences that break our heart.
Some people say the present is what is important. For me, it will always be the future. Past experiences are always a keeper. We should learn from it. Present experiences are always a challenge. We have to take our chances. The future? It will always be a mystery. If it doesn’t go our way, we can leave it in the past and look forward to the future. The future holds a lot of promises. This is why I like the concept of a future. For me, it is a second shot at life. A second chance to do what is right.
To us who were witnesses on what happened last weekend, we have our second chance. We all know what is right so we should do what is right. Let us learn from the experience because we all know that we are also the ones to blame on the floods that ravaged the city. Let us help each other build a future where progress and preservation can co-exist.
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