Posted in Poetry, Reflections, Tagalog, tagged Bible, Christianity, creation, Filipino poetry, God, Nature, Philippine literature, Philippines, poem, Tagalog poetry, wonder on May 21, 2008 | No Comments »
Kamangha-mangha
ang ganda’t katangian
ng kalikasa’t sandaigdigan—kusa
lang ba itong sumibol
nang karaka-raka?
Paano naibitin ng bilog na mundo
ang sarili sa wala—walang nagsadya?
Sa anong paraan nadibuho
ng sangkalupaan ang sarili nito?
Kailan ba natutong sumikat
ang araw sa umaga
at lumubog pagtakipsilim
sa oras na takda?
At paanong nalaman
ng buwan at mga bituin
na sa gabi lamang sila natin
maaaring silipin?
Masdan mo ang galaw
sa alangaang ng [...]
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Posted in Family, Poetry, Today, tagged Christian, Christianity, essence, Family, Happy Mother's Day, ideal mom, love, lovingkindness, Mama, mother, motherhood, peace, poem, Poetry, random thoughts, sacrifices on May 12, 2008 | No Comments »
I know the story behind
the dainty flowers
in your little garden. The colors, though
common, tell the eyes what soul
chose to see them. Every day
the modest bloom and quiet laughter bask
in the morning sun of your
delight. What a bright blessing! Today
I see them flourish
in my heart. What wonder!
Your simple hands
have painted
a masterpiece. ♥
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These are one [...]
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Posted in Poetry, tagged art, Christianity, earth, gratitude, heart, life, love, Nature, peace, Poetry, priceless, river, simplicity, thank you, trees, values on March 13, 2008 | No Comments »
And it stood happily ever after.
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GRATITUDE
to breathe the dawn
to see the wind’s colors
to speak and hear back
the mind of today’s course
to hold and behold
another tale’s journey
no matter how bleak:
life is a priceless story
abounding in untold riches
(to even subtly complain
is peace’s loss and futility’s gain)
if the eye would only will itself
to really see
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~PicScript~
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