Long Philippines Poems
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In the heart of the Philippine’s embrace
Is a metropolis pulsating with life
Concrete veins coursing with stories
Unfolding each day within the urban tapestry
Tall buildings stretch towards the sky
Mirroring the aspirations of millions
Each window a glimpse into dreams
A city’s determined and unflappable vibe
Streets are alive with endless motion
Jeepneys weaving through the bustle
Railing against functional dissonance
Manila reverberates with fierce pride
Subjugated by a multitude of countries
History whispers a familiar narrative
From the cobblestones of Intramuros
Throughout the barangays of the metro
A resilient energy takes flight daily
Overcoming setbacks and carving a path
The positive Filipino spirit alive and ablaze
Rising above it all as suns of a new day
661.
The 1st Period of the American Era of Philippine History:
The Coming of Americans
The Philippine Revolution subsided with the Pact of Biak-na-Bato
Which paved way for the exile of Emilio Aguinaldo
While abroad, Aguinaldo met with American officials
And they both agreed to continue against Spain their reprisals
When war broke out between Spain & the United States of America
The American forces in Hongkong sailed to Manila
And there in the Battle of Manila Bay
American fleet defeated Spanish forces in a single day
Then Aguinaldo made his way back to his country
And led the Filipinos towards their victory
In June 12, 1898, he proclaimed the Philippines a nation independent
And inaugurated the Malolos Republic with him as president
But soon, American forces relentlessly arrived
The Americans & the Spaniards secretly connived
In Manila, a battle between them was fought as a pretentious display
In the Treaty of Paris, Spain sold the Philippines to the USA
This is the 1st Period of American Era – The Coming of Americans
The Spaniards made their exit, the Americans their entrance
Farewell, Spain, your colonization is over
God was turning the Philippines over to a new colonizer.
-05/20/2019
*Periods on the Eras of the Philippine History
volcano glowing
nature’s grandeur dominates
clouds meet fiery smoke...
...declared tourist's fave
attracting marvelously
wondrous Taal volcano*...
...now raging with flames
spewing out toxic ashes
it grievously hurts...
...warned of its great wrath
I trust the Lord Who controls
Creator so wise!*
*Taal Volcano in our country, the Philippines is now active.
**Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
The first three lines were written on December 9, 2019 as haiku with the title, "Nature's Grandeur."
January 22, 2020.
2nd place, "STRAND CHOICE 3 any theme any form" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 1/23/2020.
Exultant joyous voices
magnify the God of glory
Triumphant midst sustained
hymns of Gospel story
Radiant countenance of church singers*
vanquishes misery…
Jubilant choir members** are they
enraptured with divine victory.
Greatness of the Lord reverberates
along their songs of praise
Kindness from heaven they declare,
devoid of flat notes’ trace
Blissfulness reigns in their medley,
championing mercy and grace…
Faithfulness exuded by Christ anchors
their music ministry commitment-brace.
Exalted is the loving Saviour
in their thanksgiving chorale rendition
Spirited worship marks melodious notes
sung upon faith expression
Delighted souls are drawn
toward joyously earnest adoration…
Granted service-blessings
blend with their harmony’s perfection.
*2Chronicles 5:13 It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; ... saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD.
**Choir Members of the Christian Bible Baptist Church, San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines
November 22, 2019
1st place, "Your Favorite Artist" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke; judged on 11/26/2019.
The Philippines, with its strategic location
at the crossroads of the Pacific Ocean,
and the South China Sea,
is the Pearl of the Orient,
the nickname used to describe
the country since the early 20th century,
represents a profound appreciation
for what makes the Philippines so unique.
The moniker is a telling testament
to the country's singular distinctive qualities,
making it a gem in the region.
The island country of beautiful white-sand beaches,
spectacular landscapes of majestic mountains,
enchanting waterfalls, and verdant flourishing forests,
takes one’s breath away.
The iconic destinations of Palawan, Boracay,
and the Chocolate Hills in Bohol,
of over 1,000 hills, turning amazingly brown
during the onset of the dry season,
giving them a variegated tawny tinge,
contribute to the Philippines' reputation
as a fascinating tropical paradise.
The magnificent view of the renowned Bay Street Sunset,
earned for Manila the epithet, Pearl of the Seas.
The country’s captivating landscape of 7000 islands,
the treasure trove of minerals, forests, and wildlife,
displays an impressive array of diversity,
from the towering mountains to the sparkling sapphire sea.
The Batad Rice Terraces in Ifugo attracts,
as one of UNESCO’s wonders of the world,
the stunning landmark of rice terraces,
carved meticulously in the mountain slopes.
The country’s rich cultural history and heritage,
traced back to the pre-colonial era,
depicts various aspects of indigenous tribes
of assorted traditions and customs,
thriving in different parts of the archipelago.
Festivals like Sinulog, Ati-Atihan, and Pahiyas
showcase the country's exuberant spirit,
and the deep-rooted ancient traditions.
With its matchless picturesque landscapes,
and distinctive vibrant cultural traditions,
exuding the captivating unique charm,
the archipelago is a jewel in the crown of the orient.
1971 Amtrak service be gone
On October 1st Walt Disney world officially opens
We all really love them candy treats
Really want them chocolate candies Willy Wonka was Gene Wilder
Relative reality
1972 It was arrived at arcade new game called Pong
Can't refuse this offer Francis Ford Coppola film
The Godfather
During the DNC Watergate scandal I was calling my new girlfriend
President Abdel Nasser of Egypt dies
Relative history
1970 I was going to high school was in the 10th grade
Also bought my first record out on Diana Ross present The Jackson 5 Hey!
Apollo lands on the moon I was in my living room
In 1973 completed newest tallest building in the US the city of Tower in Chicago
1973 all US troops were withdrawn from Vietnam
Relative history
George Foreman Muhammad Ali jungle rumble Foreman was real quiet and calm
1974 the UFC barcode developed invented
1975 Matsua/JVC introduce the VHS
January 1976 married that year
Relative history
also in Italy earthquakes in the Philippines tidal waves
Elvis Presley dies
Saturday Night Fever premiers
1977 first US women's astronaut
Relative history
Also that orange stripe sarcastic cat lazy Garfield eating lasagna
Now I need a place a space to put my Atari
Relative history
7/16/14
Written by James Edward Lee Sr © 2014
salient arguments
whirlwind across the floor
rugs of rolling hills
closets filled yet more
the ones we never speak of
portraits fleering
infinite mirrored reflections
walls of respective distances
dogs chasing their tales
mad electrons seeking rest
grabbing at foreign orbits
i turn to her
i have failed in suburbia
the great american dream
i am returning to the jungle
my hovel there is safe
i do not speak the language
streets bear names i have never heard
the poet held incommunicado
i always get left on corners screaming
you will be sorry
Lenin and Moscow
MacArthur and the Philippines
Houdini and Death
i shall return, corners are everywhere
waiting for a streetcar
"Desire"
i have come to realize
i will do this again
some men can only pine
i bury them in it
San Blas 90
“The US First Cavalry arrived in Manila on February 3, 1945; it proceeded to Santo Tomas University north of the Pasig River, where 3,785 Allied civilian prisoners of war had been kept for over three years”
from internet article: Liberation of the Philippines 1945
Twelve years in a Chinese mission
followed by three years in prison
with over three thousand others,
me, mom, four sisters, two brothers.
Daddy had been killed in Hong Kong;
a fact we didn’t know for too long.
Funereal time: nightmarish
February 3, (1945) we cherish.
Back in America, time passed;
Mom ran an orphanage at last;
Her kids, her finest residents;
seven lives, the best evidence.
Some seventy-eight years later
back home now with my Creator
Funeral time: celebration
February 3, (2023); it's done.
written: February 17, 2023
Sponsor Constance La France
Contest Name Writing Challenge -F Words
Burger boy hangs out
at the A&W
Spare change for burgers
he sometimes has two
He chats up the girls
imagines he is cool
Making up tall tales
but girls ain't easy to fool
He asks the cute waitress
if she's from the Philippines
Tells her he was there yesterday
eating noodles and beans!
She asks where he traveled
he says he was everywhere
But the more he talks
she knows he wasn't there
She doesn't make him feel bad
she just gives a sweet smile
It's enough to make him happy
his grin widens a mile
Like so many others
he hates being all alone
So he sits dreams and fidgets
while he charges his phone
The place is kinda quiet
except cars driving through
If he had his own car
it would be a dream come true
What others take for granted
seems far beyond his reach
He's never had a holiday
or walked a sandy beach
So he finds something
that to others ain't much
A burger and a smile
He hopes fingers might touch
I love her looks and lovely lips,
The light her sweet smile brings,
And how she speaks and sways her hips--
She flits and floats as if with wings.
Each move she makes means more than I
Can comprehend or contemplate,
And so I’m often baffled by
The meaning of her mysterious gait.
She has a way with words that we
Would want her simply to eschew;
For when we’re ready to agree,
She’ll quickly change her point of view.
A fearless, formidable foe
Who would win any altercation,
She finds the words she needs as though
She was an alliteration.
So silently I sit and sigh,
And just learn to live life sans strife.
For this woman I can’t decry
Is no other than … shush!…my wife.
October 30, 2024
Baguio City, Philippines