I Have Fallen in Love With the Same Woman Three Times

Poem written by Sen. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. for Cory at Fort Bonifacio on October 11, 1973 for their 19th Wedding Anniversary.
Music by: Jose Mari Chan

I have fallen in love
with the same woman three times
in a day spanning nineteen 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 our domain
And the people were mine
While the children were hers to maintain
So it was in those eighteen years and the day
Till I was detained, forced in prison to stay
Suddenly she our sole support
Source of comfort our wellspring of hope
On her shoulders fell the burden of life

I fell in love again
with the same woman the third time
Looming from the battle of courage will never fade
I miss the hardship she had remained
Undaunted and unafraid
She is calm composed, she is Gods lovely maid.