ODE TO MY MOTHER

Yesterday, January 30th, is the fourth death anniversary of my dear mother, ALICIA. It’s been four years, the grief is lesser now and of course the pain passes, but surely our love for her remains. For my Nanay, I know you’re happy wherever you are, this is for you:

ODE TO MY NANAY

Life continues but still empty
I am now home but
you’re not here anymore.

I still miss your voice
and your sunny laughter
I still search your face amongst the crowd.

I am longing for your wings
You left me in void
Which I can never fill up.

Wishing I was with you
During your dying hours
And said my last goodbye.

But I was not able to show
And say how much I love you
For the last time.

My heart is still broken
Coz I was not there
To take care of you.

I am still in pain
‘Coz I didn’t see your pain
Not even once.

My tears keep on falling
‘Coz I didn’t cry enough
‘Coz I didn’t mourn enough.

I saw you in my dreams
You are so beautiful and happy
I am at peace with that somehow.

I LOVE YOU NANAY
These words I failed to say
I ‘ll just blow kisses for you to the wind.

Here is your daughter
Longing for your embrace
Loving you forever.

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DO YOU KNOW WHAT HOPE IS?

Do you feel so stressed out and sometimes you think your life is losing its meaning? That sometimes, however we keep on trying everything seems so hopeless? Welcome to reality!!! This is one thing I have learned - we should always remember that no matter how bad things get, it is never hopeless to get things right. Don’t ever, ever lose hope! Let me share with you this nice poem I found on the net:

DO YOU KNOW WHAT HOPE IS?

Do you know what hope is?

It’s magic and it’s free.

It’s not in a prescription.

It’s not in an IV.

It punctuates our laughter.

It sparkles in our tears.

It simmers under sorrows.

It dissipates our fears.

Do you know what hope is?

It’s reaching past today.

It’s dreaming of tomorrow.

It’s trying a new way.

It’s pushing past impossible.

It’s pounding on the door.

It’s questioning the answer.

It’s always seeking more.

It’s rumours of a break.

It’s whispers of a cure.

A roller coaster ride.

Of remedies, unsure.

Do you know what hope is?

It’s candy for the soul.

It’s perfume for the spirit.

To share it makes you whole.

Take my hand…come…

Let’s share this hope…together…

~Anonymous.