I light this candle of hope br For the people in Mindanao br Particularly in Maguindanao br A southern part in our country, the Philippines. br br I light this candle of hope br For the weeping child, for the abused br For the weak women, tortured and some buried alive br br I light this candle of hope br For the widows, widowers, orphans br for the mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. br br This Christmas, I know it will be very hard br To celebrate Christmas with joy in your heart br It is not easy to lose a loved one. br br Your tears will be gone, in His time br Your broken heart will be whole br Just keep that faith inside in each one of you br And keep this candle of hope burning..burning br br br Note: Please light your Candle of Hope too for them. br In your own little way, you have helped them lighten their load.