Song of Becoming

Song of Becoming is a poem that mostly tackles about how the war that occurs in a certain place changes the cycle of things. Personally, I think of it as a simple yet substantial piece that raises awareness among the people involved. It makes them outgrow the comfortable and blissful life for they must surrender and accustom themselves to the pressures of life brought about by the situation they are in.

Here, the boys who were enjoying their childhood days under the heat of the sun. Flying their colorful kites in the sky, laughing all the way and at times, making fun of themselves as they pretend they are the great heroes defending those who are demoralized by their condition.

But suddenly, unexpectedly, their role playing became a preview of what was going to happen. Disagreement arose between Israel and Palestine making the once young boys to assume a responsibility to soon for their age. They’ve grown so much that they were already like the adults, so devoted already to the task they ought to do. They became so strong, so different from the scenario of the boys playing under the sun.

In the end, after all the things they have done – all the fighting, defending, just to have to possess those they deserve to have. The possibility for them to die has been considered a feather on their cap. To do the things for their fellow men seems a pride for them. They succeed in their goal to serve the people in need.