In The Foxhole (poem)

(In November 1944, the Japanese soldiers soldiers concentrated themselves in San Jose. From that time to April 1945, to protect the civilians in Sibalom against the Japanese, Filipino soldiers were stationed between Sibalom and San Jose. They stayed in the foxholes. This poem is dedicated to the soldiers on guard during those days.)

In The Foxhole

(March 1946)

Behind him lies the peaceful hearth,

Before him roars the cannon ball;

Around him, under him, the cramp earth,

About him cruel mosquitoes call.

Gladly he guards on the alert

When day is extremely hot,

And when night comes, cold and dark,

He stands sleepless on the spot.

Three cheers for the soldiers brave

Laud and honor crown him whole;

Think of his sacrifice to save

His countrymen behind the hole.

by: Mrs. Soledad L. Grasparil