𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬: “For him, I'd Rather lose” By Angela Garilao

 

Layout by: John Maclen Dolor 

Published by: Sarah Belamide

Date Published: March 20, 2025

Time Published: 10:00 AM

Category: Poetry

Subject: Sacrificial love and devotion.

What is victory if it costs your smile?

What is power if love is exiled?

They call me foolish, blind, naive—

But what is wisdom if it makes you leave?

Would I trade the stars just to see you stay?

Would I walk through the storms just to keep you safe?

With no second thoughts and fear—

I'd rather burn than hear your name in pain.

Let them carve my loss in stone,

Let them take the life I’ve known.

If victory means you stand alone,

Then I would rather lose my throne.

Break my sword, unwrite my tale,

Turn my triumphs into pale.

For what is glory, gold, or fame,

If in the end, I will lose your name?