I am looking at photographs of loved ones in albums,
the memories vivid and crystal clear-
unchanged by time . . .
poignant evoking regret and sadness,
some so haunting they will stay with me forever.
Bittersweet emotions . . .
so precious and so deeply immortal,
each cherished . . . very much.
Memories of happy times, and life's important milestones,
recollections of family and friends-
hikes with my dad . . .
memories enduring the test of time,
unforgettable, powerful, everlasting.
their death's like a dagger . . .
I remember when I gardened with mom,
made cookies . . . with my gran.
Old time music takes me back to my mom's favorite songs,
sometimes, her handwriting in a cookbook-
sweet memories . . .
I remember their voices and laughter.
Overcoming the death of my love . . . and baby.
Never fading away . . .
I push grief away and bury it deep,
life long are . . . my remembrances.
A girl
A mask
A stage
A curtain
A performance
An audience
Showtime.
A girl.
Forced, stuck, suffering
A mask.
So well built, you’ll never see reality.
The pure. Raw. Emotion.
A stage
You see the smiling.
The laughter.
The confidence.
A curtain.
When the curtain closes
You don’t see the pain.
The suffering behind the curtain
A performance
Lasting forever
An audience.
The world.
“The world is my audience
The stage is my cage
This mask is to last
When the curtain falls
The mask falls along with it.
A performance, My performance.
My cage
My mask
My shackles to this hell
My audience to entertain
My performance.
Where the curtain comes down but never forever
Alas I deserve this.
For the sinner, the curtain call has come
I know i may not sound it but faced with death, I find myself a little afraid.
My performance, everlasting
My everlasting performance
The everlasting performance”
As I gaze into my Crystal Ball
What do I see
Is it the future
For you and me
Or just dreams from within my head
No, it’s the real thing instead
I can see us together for eternity
So what will be, will be
Happiness love and everlasting passion is ours
It will grow and grow just like the flowers
And will bloom more each single day
Because true love has come our way
My Crystal Ball, this earth of ours
Come Rain, Sun or earthly showers
We will be in love for ever more
Because I can see just whats in store
So my darling never fear
Our love will last for many a year
Through all darkness into the light
Many a hot, steamy passionate night
So everlasting love is ours for the taking
So grab with both hands, not forsaking
Our love will last till eternity
Because its truly real, this you will see
Everlasting vicious circle Breaks
Up again,
Only to slip into the dark.
I wait for hands to pick me up,
White-knuckled and holding on,
Until I finally fall in
The circle never breaks.
Steady for a second,
Then the floor gives way.
Gripping tight until my palms ache,
Up again.
Off balance, but not alone.
Someone pulls me from the shadows
and plants my feet on solid ground.
I hold on, eyes toward the light,
breaking the circle to become my hope
408.
The Life Everlasting
Amen! There is life everlasting
Amen! That's the goal of everything
Everyone, every people will rise again
To rot in hell or rest in heaven
Pitiful are those who suffer with the tormentor
Happy are those who share with the glory of the Creator!
-11/25/2015
(Dumarao)
*15th Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet
Darkness surrounds us all everywhere
spiritually, morally, socially and emotionally
affecting everything that we can see
wherever we are its scattering nationally
This is an illness that needs fixed
what can be done about this evil force
facing it head-on with a strong stand
it needs to be stripped at its source
Pray for God's intervention of light
His force of power simply divine
heavenly sent from God's throne
penetrating through to brightly shine
God is the sender of this gift
to combat and defeat this sin
penetration would show in eternity
so God's way would always win
No sun can compare with this light
its longevity will be with us forever
Jesus comes in the power of His truth
shedding His eternal light like a constant river
7 eleven
Euler’s by line in the line
Length always varies
Electrical with magnet
Visualizing the one I
Trail of Tears We Be In The Tangent
haiku
Ear side chats do scale
Nature see; balancing act
Spider sense tingling strings
Brian storm he my best friend my older brother
Danny my older brother too and best friend
They both cool guys they keep me safe
I trust in my older pals to keep me safe
Jesus my oldest pal from forever he keeping me safe
I remember Jesus is so cool he likes to look out for me
I know I can trust in him cause he is my best friend from forever
Excited to exist in his world cause he is my pal and buddy
I remember buddy my dog he is also secret tony
and Autumn too she is like dad and dannys best friend and I love and miss her too
Mr meow was so cool and I miss the whole gang
I miss my Legacy cause she is super cool
I look to the stars
I see you in my dreams
~ the love never fades
AP: 3rd place 2026
Turning tables may return the romance,
let’s make it hot to go steady again.
Fall into loving eyes perfect and plain,
initiate an exchange with a glance.
Renew that passion of taking a chance
the sanctity of true love we could gain.
Turning tables
may lock you within a dizzying trance.
Wildflowers are born in the pouring rain
writing out devotion with a quill’s stain.
Everlasting you’re going to enhance
turning tables.
I met you once, and forever
you were not the first
nor I for you
now we are old, and passion waned
and yet
I could not awake if you were not there.
I am a lowly servant, fearing the Lord,
Holding His commands deep in my heart.
You may drown me in doubt and scorn,
But like a rock, my obedience stands firm.
Does my praise for God's love unsettle you?
Does my song of faith disrupt your day?
You may cast harsh words upon me,
But like a rock, my trust in Him remains unshaken.
Does my joyful face trouble your soul?
Does my broken English make you turn away?
You may ignore my presence,
But like the gentle wind, I embrace you still.
Does my smile disturb your hardened heart?
Do my prayers for enemies seem strange to you?
You may strike me with hatred,
But like incense, my love for you rises ever higher.
For a man of grace and innocence
Once bore whips, thorns, and pain,
Crucified and suffering for all—
In my heart, the cross stands strong.
Temptation may try to shake me,
Hatred may pour upon my path,
Yet God’s love is greater than all things,
And His will guides me in love.
Like a rock, my hope, my dream, my destiny is in serving.
Like a rock, my faith in Him will never waver.
Deacon Joe Hung Nguyen
For those who study the cosmos,
There is one fact they will learn,
We are all made of stardust
And to stardust we will return.
So, don’t look for me in just one place,
For it is not where I shall be,
I will be somewhere out in the cosmos,
Scattered, drifting and free,
Helping to build a myriad things,
My everlasting legacy.
The short daylight hours, winter roses blossoming, everlasting smell .
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