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My Dumarao Fiesta 2023
From July 27 to August 4, 2023…
I completed the Novena to Mama Mary…
In August 1, 2023…
I joined the Opening under Mayor Matty…
In August 3, 2023…
I watched the Dances of Seniors, Youth & LGBT….
In August 4, 2023…
I attended the Vesper Mass in our county…
In August 5, 2023…
I went to the Pontifical High Mass of our festivity…
During those days of Padagyaw 2023….
The weather in our town was sunny…
Despite the rainy season in our country…
-08/05/2023
(Dumarao)
*Dumarao Feast Day
I would choose Iberian over Siberian a true culinary librarian
Epicurean yet utilitarian not barbarian don’t be a contrarian
Top picks & tricks from heady cultural mix definitely not aryan
Runaway or just the gravy train arcane but with modern refrain
Can’t restrain or contain the insane foody reign of this domain
Go like the clappers for Tapas fiesta then siesta the slow lane
Rally your pals with the gals go dullally down any hidden alley
Croquetas or Las Gambas or just Patatas Bravas in Las Ramblas
Paella the story teller paprika bestow Chorizo glow best seller
Scarlet harlots prawn p*rn dig suckling pig jig a verdant valley
Have a trenchant penchant for any merchant of the don Jamon
Svelte slivers melt tastebuds pelt flow across the Iberico rubicon
Flavour flotilla scintilla of morcilla or tortilla to savour all thriller
Rain falls mainly on the plains starter or main food reigns in Spain
Do you remember
when we left the baraylehan
early
at midnight
.
It was my alibi,
I really meant to
walk with you
I smiled when you held
my hand.
The nipa leaves
let go of the moon
as the music at the dance
went silent,
I kissed you.
The road was cold
the grass beside it moist
my heart was singing
and dancing
It stopped.
Rock, reggae , samba...
is when our souls are singing,
and the pain? thus !...dances... !!!
With all bonfires lit
the serenade moon above
commands night party
white dresses for peace
cute bras and panties in black
Zion and pit cruce
Wine panettone
finished party with heartbreak
lost paradise thus
Crazy balloons for flying,
flowers eager to breathe,
tables tired from so much weight...
Cups wanting to rest
on the shelves,
voices complaining strangely,
night wanting to dawn already...
This is party, fiesta!
I don't ratify this fake party,
I intend to rid it of failure
to the glory...
I don't approve immobility
of our friendly relationships...
I wish warm beds,
and fire in love...
I don't appreciate life
painted in pictures on the walls,
Desire to paint the story of life...
It's not enough for me to contemplate
beauty sparse...nature dead !
I wish to expose the total beauty
which exists in everything... !
in calendar no matter what happens it is always fiesta
at summer’s end
sunrays do linger
lasting fragments
worth clinging to
days idle and atrophied
as we wind down
reflecting on waning summers
the paths we chose
inspired by our guides
the seasons wane
persistent aura
last shades of summer glow
sundown on our journey
as time recedes
the hush of nature at our feet
lethargic afternoons
treasured solitude
across open fields
our minds on pause
before the setting sun
feeling reclusive
nurturing thoughts
sheltered and secluded
leisurely reclusive
fortuitous and serendipitous
withdrawn a gathering of minds
pausing for reflection
an invitation to dawdle
enjoying last precious sunrays
their dwindling magic
while we ponder our good fortune
by reverie or by design
we hang on for dear life
to every hope we cherish
Published in my 24-page photo book ~FALL FIESTA~ 2019
AP: 3rd place 2020
kick and swish
crunch and swirl
autumn leaves
playful whirl
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Banquet here
On island resort
Fun greets cheer
Where fancy casts lot
Sea of crowd
Swirl of new faces
Noise floats loud
Happy new traces
Time for smiles
Wonder seeds gaudy
Sensuous styles
Eclectic fancy
Joy streams fest
Decor in sure flair
Seize fond zest
In wedding affair
Buzz regales
Fusion menu fare
Catwalk tale
Watch frolic move air
In glad swirl
Banquet blooms precise
Apt moods hurl
Finesse flings surprise
Strokes breathe fond
Fairy tale ideas
Prize moves bond
Sparkle oomph streams cheer
Poise knows voice
In catwalk parade
Noise greets choice
In lovely charade
Tryst casts cheer
One of a kind night
Love floats dear
Craft of sheer delight
A prompt dash
As glee feels set free
Sparks now flash
In love's symphony
Hearts know art
A dream fable gift
Craft you start
As feelings uplift
Love moves each
As journey quest grooms
Joy binds reach
In bright floral blooms
Live fond souls
Love that patterns find
Twin hearts whole
Seize true peace of mind
Leon Enriquez
13 May 2017
Singapore
Fiesta.
Feeling of excitment,
Festival of Christmas,
Frollicking I arrange,
Flavoured cake for display,
Framboise drink is my choice,
Flutist plays Santa's tunes,
Fragrance of love prevails.
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30/12/2016.
We’re going on a break, R and R for a week.
It’ll be just my beautiful girl and me.
Plan on sitting on a beach, alone on a beach,
Just sipping some fine Chablis.
We’ll sit and we’ll talk about nothing at all,
Warming with the fine soft sand.
Slowly but surely kind of cooking ourselves,
Cooking until we are tanned.
Then we’ll wander in waves, vibrant radiant waves,
Getting hit, bashed, and crashed by the swell.
Until the end of each day when we’ll walk our way back,
Via pubs and cafes to our hotel.
There we’ll do what all loving couples can do,
And do it well into the night.
We’ll enjoy the calm dark, out by the warm poolside,
And do it in the moonlight.
Each day will begin with the slow hug, passionate kiss,
Hot coffee, and a warm bun.
We’ll be on a fiesta for a week at a beach,
For both of us a week full of fun.
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