Delirious Sona and ground reality
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| Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz |
The spacious and splendid place was well guarded and safeguarded with the required big number of personnel, gun power, big shields plus shinny sticks. The proper ambiance was duly prepared and the air of expectation was accordingly nurtured. The well selected — mostly rich and famous — guests were distinctly clothed, correctly greeted and after some time respectfully seated. The usual long whispers and rehearsed gestures were ubiquitously made. The waiting was fervent, the expectation was tense.
Then, after due vigil and much suspense, the star of the day appeared — with the standard smile and the standard walk. Loud applause was made and respectful cheers were heard. Everybody then sat down, kept still, quiet and anxious. The detailed protocol was then correctly observed, the proper introductions were made. Thereafter, the focus of the whole exercise stood up, faced the audience and began reading his speech prepared by chosen writers. Every now and then, guarded applause was either gleefully or dutifully made. So too, modest cheers were heard from time to time..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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