Greetings of Gratitude


Another day has come,
An ordinary day for some,
But not for us your friends
Whose greetings we send.

Today a special woman is born,
Who eases our life’s thorns,
Who lends us an ear to listen,
When we have problems solve in hasten.

We’re blessed for having you as our friend,
No matter how tough times are,
Your time to us you lend,
Wherever near or afar.

We may be afar but you’re always part of our life,
In happiness and strife,
We will always be there for you,
Like you are in our lives.

On this special day of yours,
We would like to express our gratitude,
For being always there, in sunshine or storms,
May you always be our dear friend indefinitely.

Happy Birthday to you dear,
On this special day each year,
May you always be happy and faithful to God,
Who gives hope and watches you above.

Mama

Sa’yong pag-aaruga’t kalinga,

Heto kami’t ngayo’y malaki na,
Sa iyong pagmamahal na wagas,
Buhay nami’y naging maaliwas.

Bawat dugo’t pawis na binigay,
Sa ‘ming mga anak para mabuhay,
Pagmamahal na walang katumbas,
Na mulit muli ay mababakas.

Salamat sa pagtiyatiyaga,
Sa pagbibigay mo ng ligaya,
Kahit ano pa man ang mangyari,
Kaming lahat iyong tinatangi.

Mama ikaw ay aming idolo,
Sa pagharap ng mga pagsubok,
Na kahit pa ito ay marupok,
Ika’y hindi pa rin sumusuko.

Ikinagagalak namin mama,
Na ika’y aming mahal na ina,
Mahal ka namin magpakailanman,
Payo mo’y susundin kahit saan.

Fraction of Memories

          Happiness. Sorrow. Loneliness. These are all parts of a person’s memories. Memories that can’t be taken away from you and will help you grow to be better individuals. Like any other people my memories are a combination of the three.
            I remember some of my reveries during my childhood were being a princess in a castle, a superhero like those characters in Voltes 5, Sakura, Gundam Seed, X-men, and many other characters in cartoons. I even dream of being a singer in television. I dream to be Carol Banawa and Jessa Zaragosa in television. I used to memorize their songs before. These things isn’t only true for me, but for all of us.
Reminiscing these things gives me a positive look throughout my life. It reminds me of the idea to step upon one small stones in my life, so that I can reach the finishing line. The essence of the kid’s way of facing challenges is not looking at it negatively, but in a positive way that can help us to develop into mature individuals.
            On the other hand, I remember years ago, my mama and papa used to scold me, when I did wrong. I remember I used to take the full responsibility of losing my things at school where in fact it was stolen from me. I’ve heard from my parents and I’ve accepted their punishment. I crying hard that day, thinking to say the truth to my parents, but I couldn’t hardly told them for I’m afraid they will go to my school and confront any of my classmates and teachers.
            Basing on that event, I regret I haven’t told them the truth, not because I wanted them to confront anyone, but because starting that time, I started to take responsibility in taking care of the things that were at the first place were not my faults. I became afraid of the outcomes if I told the truth. Maybe someday somehow I can fix it.  
            Another memory that I can’t forgot was the happiness that I felt when I’m with my family. I felt like I was secured that whatever happens they were there for me. I love that memory, because at that time our life is simple — less intense problems, healthy family members and all of the members of the extended family were in good terms. I love the peacefulness and the camaraderie that’s in the family.
            As a whole, I’m thankful for God, for giving me life, good parents and a good environment to live. These childhood memories will never be changed. Yet, I can learn from them to improve my life at the moment.


Smile

In the midst of trials in your life,

When you’re in the middle of strife,
Be positive that you can make it,
Trust in yourself and you can surely hit;
Never think you will be futile,
Always face it with a smile.

Smile that gives you an affirmative reaction,
In an objective to fulfil in your direction,
Smile that gives you hope to continue,
And start your life anew.
Smile not just to hide your emotions,
But do it for yourself to attain your missions.

Pinta ng Katotohanan


          Marami sa atin na ang tanging nakikita ay ang sariling kapakanan lang. Marami sa atin ang nagbubulagan sa mga isyung nangyayari sa ating kapaligiran. Marami sa atin ang takot o umiiwas pag-usapan ang mga bagay na hindi kanaisnais isa na rito ang isyu hinggil sa mga hinaing ng ating mga kababayang may sakit sa pag-iisip.
          Takot. Ito ang unang impresyon natin kapag nakikita natin ang isang taong may sakit sa pag-iisip. Takot tayong masabunutan, mabuhusan ng tubig at matapunan ng kung ano mang bagay. Natatakot tayong kausapin sila o di kaya’y lapitan man lang. Ngunit, hindi natin inisip ang nararamdaman nila.
          Kadiri. Isa rin ito sa unang impresyon  kung sila’y ating makikita. Nandidiri tayo kapag dumudumi sila kahit saan, mabaho sila, at masangsang ang amoy ng kapaligirang kanilang tinatambayan. Isa sa mga huwad na katootohanan na sa mismong mga kalye natin nakikita ay ang mga taong grasa. Ngunit, sa tingin niyo kaya’y nakatulong tayo sa kanila?
          Hiya. Minsan nakakadama din tayo ng hiya kung lalapitan natin sila. Nahihiya tayong makita ng ating mga kabarkada at kaklase na lumalapit tayo sa kanila. Nahihiya tayong lumapit at baka makapagkamalan tayong isa sa kanila.
          Takot, kadiri at hiya, ilan lang ito sa mga impresyon at gawain na ating madalas gawin kapag sila’y atin nakikita. Nakakalungkot isispin, hindi tayo nakakatulong sa kanilang paggaling. Kung gusto nating gumaling sila agad, bakit hindi muna natin isantabi ang ating prinsipyo at kaartehan, at tulungan silang gumaling?
          Ang ating mga kababayang may sakit sa pag-iisip ay nangngailangan ng suporta ng pamilya, kaibigan at ng komunidad. Nararapat lamang na hindi natin sila pagkaitan ng katarungan. Nararapat lamang dinggin natin ang kanilang mga hinaing at pangangailangan, at sa huli naman ay buong bayan natin ang makikinabang.
          Baguhin natin ang pinta ng katotohanan. Buuin natin ang kanilang mga pangarap na buhay. Pintahan natin ang kanilang buhay ng ngiti at kulay, upang ang mundo nila’y magiging makabuluhan at makulay.

Saan, Kailan at Paano?

Saan kaya ako papawirin ng aking mga paa?

Saan kaya ako ilalagay ng mga pangarap ko?
Dalhin kaya nito ako patimog o pahilaga?
Ako bay mahuhulog sa gitna’t doo’y mapapako?

Kailan kaya ako mapapadpad sa paroroonan?
Kailan ko kaya matitikman ang tamis ng tagumpay?
Makakamit ko ba talaga ang aking ninanais,
Na pag-unlad dala ng aking hirap, hikbi at pawis?

Paano ko kaya masusungkit ang aking mithiin?
Paano ko masisigurong ito ay maaangkin?
Makukuha ko kaya ito sa likha at dalangin?
O Diyos ko ang mga panalangin ko’y nawa ay dinggin.

Say Hello

Say hello to the glorious morning,

Who brings hope in every being.
Say hello to the beautiful sunshine,
That gives energy that makes us fine.

Say hello to your friends,
Whom their time to you they’ve provided.
Say hello to your parents,
That gives you caring laws to be abided.

Say hello to the beautiful sunset,
Which erases things when you’re upset.
Say hello to the silent evening,
That will cuddle you while you’re sleeping.

Calendar Year


Time seems to rush,
A day runs so fast,
Another month have passed,
The year again is about to last.

January then shines with bright,
For New Year’s image is coming at sight,
A year on which we hope to bring us light,
To bring us prosperity and delight.

February then gets closer,
Not just to remind us the day of lovers,
But to honour that day for our father and mother,
Who strives hard to make us better.

March is then occurring,
We can see the graduates marching,
At the moment they are all waiting,
For the diplomas they were dreaming.

April is then about to start,
Students were about to be apart,
For the vacation is about to commence,
And feel the Lenten season’s essence.

May then is inviting us to the seas,
To go enjoy our summer holidays,
To enjoy some refreshments,
To relieve some problems and stresses.

Start of classes in June is about to be at the sight,
To face school days with knowledge and might,
To remember to keep hold of your dreams tight,
So that we can finished our studies without a fright.

July then is coming,
This time we must have started working,
With any problems we’re encountering,
So that we can focus studying.

August then gives the sign of examinations,
To test our knowledge and also our limitations,
To improve them while we’re still studying,
To bring out the best of everything.

September has begin,
Another time to live as a teen,
A month to start to grin,
For gifts are about to be glean.

October is then resembling,
Semestral break for students is ringing,
A month of the Holy Rosary we’ll foresee,
How wonderful this month will be?

November is then approaching,
A month before celebrating,
The nativity of Christ the king,
Where we awe everything.

Then December has finally arrived,
A King is born that will save our lives,
Not just for the wealthy but for the deprived,
And for everyone who believes in Him and glorifies.

Then the year is about to begin again,
Wherein we can test our productivity and gains,
So that we can assess what to improve,
To start our path to move.

Just Being Me


Who Am I? I remember this question way back in high school. This question is being asked during essay writing in our subjects in Filipino and English. This question seemed to be hard during that time, but actually it’s still not easy to answer it now.
            I know what I wanted to portray to other people, but I don’t know how they describe me in their own. I don’t know how they look at me. (Hmmp..) But I think that doesn’t matter at all. What is important for me is that I have done my best to portray who I wanted to be. I just wanted to be free in expressing my own self. I’m not comfortable when someone is asking me to change something about me. It’s not that I’m not open for other opinions, but I’m can’t easily cope with change. You know change takes time to be completely adapted. It sounds like it’s not easy to do.
            Maybe the time will come that I can cope and do with the change they want me to do, and treat it as my real self. But as for now, I love being myself.

Metaphors of Life

Life has many meanings. You’ll just be surprised some meanings might not be logical for you. The symbolic description of the word “life” depends on how someone who defines it through what he believes and experience.

            Here are some meanings that I believe life is like:
1)     a river that flows on continuously.
2)     a wheel, sometimes you’re on top of it, and sometimes you’re under it.
3)     a roller coaster ride, it sometimes feels like its slowing down, but sometimes it’s just too fast.
4)     a rosary that’s full of mystery.
5)     a gem that is so precious to have.
6)     a coloring material that gives color unto our world.
7)     a processed food that has certain expiration date.
8)     a rose that is full of thorns.
9)     a water that you can hold on with your bare hands for too long.
10) a seed that has to be nurtured to grow.
11) the ocean is so deep and wide to grasp it fully.
12) the universe that so vast to explore.

Muling Pagbangon

Noon ako’y nabigo sa pag-abot ng aking ninais,

Pilit kong ikinukubli ang luha sa aking pisngi,
Upang walang makasaksi sa aking pagtangis;
Gusto kong ipakitang masaya ako’t ngumingiti.

Ngunit hindi ko kayang ikubli ang lahat ng nangyari,
Hindi ko kinayang amining ako muli ay natalo,
Laman ng isip ko’y hindi ko mapagwari,
Tuloy sumulpot sakit ng katawang matagal napalang nakatago.

Pilit kong nilabanan ang sakit pero hindi ko ito matakasan;
Para itong aninong sumusuonod kahit saan at kailan.
Sa takot na magkasakit muli ako’y talagang nag-ingat,
Mahigpit kong pinagbawalan ang sarili sa pag-aaral ng magdamag.

Gayun pala’y paraan ko’y bulok,
Kaya’t ako’y natalo na naman at lugmok.
Ako’y nahihiya sa  balitang dala ko pauwi,
Na ako na naman ay talunan at sawi.

Nahihiya ako sa ’king nga magulang,
Na siyang nagpaaral, nag-aruga’t nagpakahirap,
Mula pa noong ako’y isinilang.
Para sa ’king buhay sa hinaharap,

Ako’y nagsimulang mag-unat ng paa,
Upang kahit paunti unti ako’y may mapala,
Sa bagong daang aking tinatahak,
Nawa’y sa hinaharap ito’y magbigay ng kasiya’t galak.

Ako ngayo’y gumagawa ng maliliit na hakbang,
Susulitin ko ang natiitirang panahon.
Wala akong mararating kung hindi ko susubukang,
Tahakin ang bagong landas para sa ’king muling pagbangon.

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