the Queen we never had

a sea of yellow dedicated to a woman who made yellow as meaningful as freedom

Last Wednesday, the heavy rains prevented us from going to Manila Cathedral to view President Cory's remains. We decided to visit her house in Times St. instead. We offered yellow flowers but we're unable to light the candles because the rain just won't allow us. We came very early in the morning, anticipating the heavy crowd that may troop the place. As soon as we stepped out of the car, one can feel the grief of her loss but I felt an instant outpouring of love as manifested by an abundance of yellow and white flowers, notes of thank you, and people offering their time to stop by and say a little prayer for her soul.

D trying to light a candle infront of Tita Cory's Times St. residence

A lot has been said and written about her, most of which are positive notes about her life, her work, her passions, and her dedication to preserve the democracy of our beloved country. Tita Cory, in my opinion, is a selfless person, always willing to let her and her family's interest take the backseat in favor of national interests. Can there be another Cory in the making in our lifetime? Oh, I really hope so.

I also hope that her legacy and that of Ninoy's will remain inscribe in our hearts so that we will not be threatened by whoever sits at the throne of power.

Paalam po, Tita Cory, hanggang sa muling pagkikita!