I Have Fallen In Love - Jose Mari Chan
I Have Fallen In Love With The Same Woman Three Times
A bit of History
This is actually a very romantic poem written by one of the brilliant Philippine Senator - Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. for his wife President Corazon "Cory" Aquino. He was exiled in the United States during the time of the Philippine Martial under President Ferdinand Marcos.
Sweet melodies were composed by the legendary composer and song writer in the Philippines - Jose Mari Chan during the early '90s in his album "Constant Change" which also produced the all time hit songs like "Beautiful Girl", "Constant Change", and "Perfect Christmas".
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by Jose Mari Chan
I have fallen in love
with the same woman three times;
In a day spanning 19 years
of tearful joys..and joyful tears.
I loved her first when she was young,
enchanting and vibrant, eternally new..
she was brilliant, fragrant,
and cool as the morning dew.
I fell in love with her the second time;
when first she bore her child and mine
always by my side, the source of my strength,
helping to turn the tide..
But there were candles to burn
the world was my concern;
while our home was her domain..
and the people were mine
while the children were hers to maintain;
So it was in those eighteen years and a day..
’till I was detained; forced in prison to stay.
Suddenly she’s our sole support;
source of comfort,
our wellspring of Hope..
on her shoulders felt the burden of Life..
I fell in love again,
with the same woman the third time.
Looming from the battle,
her courage will never fade
Amidst the hardships she has remained,
undaunted and unafraid..
she is calm and composed,
she is God’s lovely maid..
2 comments:
It was good of you to post this poem. this was originally written by Sen. Ninoy to his beloved Cory. Jomari Chan then put music to the lovely poem and included it in his album "Constant Change" which was a big hit in the 90s. I hope you will include that information in your blog site. it will be such a shame when some other singer will try to revive the song and cash in on the venture, without due acknowledgement to Ninoy and the pure and loving intention of the poem.
Hello davelyn, thanks for your suggestion. Yes indeed, it was a very romantic poem written by Sen. Ninoy Aquino for his wife our late Pres. Cory Aquino. And beautifully placed with melodies by one the greatest Filipino composer and singer - Jose Mari Chan.
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