Rising from the Ashes

“As I watch the last flame of the burning wood come to its death, I have come to the realization that the final combustion of oxygen resulted in the birth of another. It is not the end of the flame, rather a chance for it to be lit once again. Time is the only prophet who will know when this will happen, but it will certainly occur.”

                                                                                                            Shaiya 5282012

Troubles come and go.

Failures and losses arrive.

But, the hero remains standing tall.

I am one and will forever be . . .

Jessica Sanchez has been the modern icon for Filipinos all over the world. Her loss in the recent American Idol Season 11 has been contemplated by millions of viewers all over the world. It is an eye-opener to the fact that many are still lost with the belief that all is fair in this world, which is a fact I have longed accepted to be mythology masterfully crafted by the ancients.

Fairness and equality are abstract terms that are non-existent in this world. They are but fantasies humankind created to suit his egoistic desire fulfilling his craving for goodness. However, he still fails to embrace this because in the end, he breaks his own rules of fairness and equality.

Was there ever a chance for Jessica Sanchez, to win? She sure did! When he sang the song of Whitney Song, “I Will Always Love You,” and phenomenally received millions of global followers in YouTube; it already signaled her triumph. She had already won their support. But, is it enough to give her the coveted title? There is no chance for this to ever happen because viewership of the program shows young ladies posted on the screen on their television with no other thing in mind but to waste it in reality shows like this. What else would you expect?