snow loudly crunched
on my bittersweet walk
through yesteryear made memories
of my brother and me
in snowball wars
I love the way you cleverly
pontificate and think you know it all ~
so quick to dole out your advice.
I close my eyes,
take a deep breath
'cause here we go again.
Under the guise of altruism,
you rank right up there with other pests ~
wish there was a prize for 'most annoying'.
I close my eyes,
take a deep breath
'cause here we go again.
You don't need any details
the solution's already in your head ~
who wants any of the facts?!
I close my eyes,
take a deep breath
'cause here we go again.
Do you even hear yourself ~
your words and tone are laughable
but there's no stopping you.
I close my eyes,
take a deep breath
'cause here we go again.
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
You scorn the work my chisel made,
Yet you have never held the blade.
You see the flaws, call them mistakes,
But you have no idea what it takes.
It’s easy to point the finger with empty hand,
To stand high ashore and sound so grand.
But the sea never hears from those aground,
Only from those swimming safe and sound.
I won’t explain the things I’ve done.
For you have no idea why it's so fine-spun.
Instead, I'll hand the control over to you,
Hiding the hurt and pain that I'm going through.
Let’s see if you can match your claim.
When no one else will share your blame.
Because flipping the game your way,
Is the only way you'll beg me to stay.
I won’t confront and fight your claims.
Because I know you enjoy those games,
Where you deride my skills and learning,
With phony debates that are so undiscerning.
Don’t judge my journey; you've not trod that way.
Step aside, let me continue; get out of the way.
If you think it’s so simple; I'll let you try and fail.
Don’t mock the captain, 'til you've faced the gale.
no gain without pain
you gotta push on, right through
to the bitter end
it's just in sight, bend, bend, bend ~
moan, groan, scream ~ Oh my Hammie !
The world was my darkness
The soot in my blackened sights
I once cried in shallows
Words entomed within my grave
Dug with smiles merrit of fading sorrows
My final morrows led by fate
Towards the rejoicing of tomorrow.
3.11.23
It's okay
It's okay Not to be Okay
It's okay to feel frozen in the midst,
To feel trapped in the storm,
It's okay to feel struck by a thunder
To feel broken and unrepairable.
It's okay
It's okay to feel misérable,
To stumble, to fall.
It's okay to feel the weight,
To force a smile in the low.
It's okay NOT to be the strongest one in the room,
To let a tear drop when you can't handle the pain.
It's okay to allow yourself to feel,
Every emotion and every feeling
That comes with humanity.
It's okay to make a few mistakes
And to learn from them.
It's okay to take a break when you feel overwhelmed
By everything and everyone around you
And blend with energy of your own.
It is okay
It is Okay NOT to havê
Everything all figured out,
Afterall we'll try again tomorrow.
Hey bro,
Have you checked up on her lately
Did you ever apologise for what you did
Have you asked her friends how she's doing
Bro,
I know things are not the same as they were
I know she doesn't want to talk
But bro, you gotta be her shield
You have to wipe her tears
I know you thinking this is bull
But you gotta realise
She was busy with the sick that never thought of herself
And her shift is over now
The pain is gnarling at her
She writhes in pain
You gotta get to her first before depression hits home
Grandpa will be playing that old guitar after he is dead
This is said with a bit of delight, by my bad Uncle Ted.
If he did not have those strings, he would not know what to do.
This is said by a man who knows his dad as only sons do.
Sweet lad wiht 'super powers'
Dances on terrace of towers
My pretty little uncle
How gentle is his dimple
In white shirt and black jeans
He shows he 4133186's twins
Cousin of future IAS
So charming and cute thus..!!
This is for my Big Bro.
You and I never seen eye to eye
Because you were taller than me
We never been on the same level
Because I looked up to you
We never never had each others back
Because you were there to protect me
We never share the same knowledge
Because you are older than me
We will never be friends
Because you are more than that to me
You're my Big Bro
I will never forget that
On Mission in South Africa, I am missed in Virginia
Only the CHRIST family I belong to, can match with stamina
The love of my sister Maureen, and her hubby Mr. Mothilal
As I was surprised by the Jagans of Jo'burg for birthday 60
I miss the older members of my Bible Study and Prayer Group
Two great men have gone: Ronnie Simms and Buddy Ogden
Today Pastor Ray Kingrea said "your hands mixed in lives here,
and You will never know how much you are missed at TOLM."
TOLM: Tree of Life Ministries, how I love Mike Dodson
The founder, or co-founder with pastor Debbie Dodson
Now joined with Pastor Ray Kingrea, and his dear helpmate, Sandy
So, all these folks celebrate the Kingdom; life is best in heaven
Yes, I miss them all, while in South Africa (lots of crime & corruption)
But there are heroes and sheroes; if only we loved Jesus with abandon
And preached - with peaceful interaction, quietly - His Kingdom
Then Heaven will begin a bit already; as Elder Mrs. Mothilal has done
Our Divine Life Society in Durban, has a wonderful history
Now Jesus may complete the work through you & me? Mystery!
Hush, hush, li'l bro, mama will come soon,
Let's fly till then and touch the full moon,
Hush, hush, li'l bro, just look at our hands,
Let's fly together to far-off lands,
Hush, hush, li'l bro, let's fly hand airplanes,
We'll stay united till life remains,
Hush, hush, li'l bro, won't you close your eyes?
Come, fly with us 'bove those bright blue skies?
Hush, hush, li'l bro, we both love you deep,
We'll play with you till you fall asleep.
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11/12/17
E-lder Brother Eraño G. Manalo
R-emains in the heart of the fold;
A-s the second leader is now
Ñ-inety-two years
O-ld.
M-onday morn January second
A-ims to remind the flock;
N-ot for an instant will she forget him,
A-s she is turning back the clock.
L-et us all remember him who showed great devotion;
O-ne shepherd who guided our lives toward the promised salvation.
One cute photo in my family frame,
That's my bro sam.
In our childhood we have played game,
Some outdoor and some indoor game.
He is foody and eating jam ,
Looking fanny my bro sam.
A-nniversary of a wedding
R-eminds you of God's paradigm;
N-o longer two but one,
E-ver true love of a
L-ifetime.
&
R-ough seas and vile storms
O-pen the door for strength;
S-tanding by each other,
A-ll the way till the last breath.
L-iving together for better or worse,
I-n July twenty-eighth day sunny;
N-othing can ever break the chain,
D-uring or not wedding
A-nniversary.
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