Diwata

In a place
where trees caress heaven's cheeks
where winds whisper wistfully,
           sharing their secrets to those who care to listen...

In a place
where sun and moon meet, however fleeting,
where death and birth collide,
            giving way to the cycle of life

There is She.

the Diwata

enchanting ebony tresses amidst fairest skin
unspeakable beauty manifested 
with a voice that could melt the sun
guardian spirit of nature

There she resides quietly in the trees,
~the Narra, the Acacia, the Balete
a blessing for those who care for nature
yet wrath and curse await those who abuse it

You may hear her song echo in the breeze,
her sweet breath to cool the rivers,
her teardrops mingling with the dew...

Next time you take a nature's walk,
stop, listen and just feel---
close your eyes and when you get that tell-tale chill
through your bones, through your soul,

know that she is there,
watching your every move---

the Diwata
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
April 14, 2011 at 6:26 PM
nikko, i remember this beauty of yours and how wonderful to see it at the top 3!! congratulations.
Onclaud Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 4:06 PM
tunay na makata, nikks... sooo good to read this legend of ours with your delicate words filled with mystery and enhantment...greeeaat stuff. congrats on the grand award! :) hugggs!
Haick Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Congratulations on your awesome win in Caroly's "Legends Contest", Nikko! As awways, great writing. Always, Annalise
Mehta Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 6:27 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of Carolyn, nikko
Brown Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 5:10 AM
Congratulations for your win Nikko in the contest "Legends" sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire. Love, Carol
Phookan Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 3:17 AM
Many Congratulations nikko on your 2nd place win in this amazing contest.Love, Gautami
Scripca Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 11:18 PM
I can feel a certain elegance in your expression. An impressive tribute to Diwata - the Nature's beauty. Congratulations on your big win, dear Nikko! Thank you for your nice comment too! Love, iolanda www.scripca.com
Roberts Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 9:20 PM
mesmerizing, love it, congrats on your win
Sweetheart Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 9:02 PM
Congrats Nikko on your big win in this contest luv.. great piece ..read before and enjoyed .. u enjoy your win sweets...
Horsman Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 9:01 PM
wow nikko, what a brilliant poem, love the imagery, 'her song in the breeze, her sweet breath,teardrops mingling with the dew' sheer poetry at it's best, Harry
Johnson Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Great work nikko. congratulations on a big win among great poetry. Love, Joyce
Guzzi Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 5:23 PM
Just lovely a pleasure to read congrad's Light & Love
Freeman Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Nikko good to see you come out on top. Nice Job! Congratulations on your worthy poem's secont place. Loved it. Agape, Moses
George   Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 4:44 PM
Sorry Nikko, I think I called you Nette. I was having a senior moment, I guess. lol. Please accept my apology. Lainie
Magness Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 4:37 PM
Great job!! Congratulations on your 2nd place win. Brian
George   Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Abolutely breath-takingly beautiful, dear Nette. Many congratulations on your sensational win. Lainie
Taylor Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 1:01 PM
Congrats on a well deserved, well written piece, Nikko. Outstanding. Nice going. Ralph
Richards Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 12:45 PM
I love the softness of this song about Diwata!! Well done, Nikko...congratulations!
Horne Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Many congrats, Nikko : )
Devonshire Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Excellent legend poem, Nikko. John and I both loved it! Congratulations on taking second place. The competition was strong so you can be proud of your placement! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 5:18 AM
Super congrats Nikko on having three poems selected in the first round of competition in the P.S. contest ...good luck in the next phase my sweet friend..luv..
Dietrich Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 9:46 PM
Congratulations, NIKKO. YOu made it thru the first round with ALL three poems. WAY TO GO.
Sweetheart Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 3:18 PM
Congrats Nikko on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a nice one to share with us all..my friend..with luv..
Tideswell Avatar
August 3, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Congratulations on being featured with this beautiful write Nikko ~ Sharon :)
Brown Avatar
August 3, 2010 at 6:32 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week Nikko. Love, Carol
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