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Birthday Gifts

BIRTHDAY GIFTS
Free Verse

A belated birthday gift
From my son I received
That I could use in my daily activities
Jog, walk and exercise the things I need in my life

A blue jogging suit
And a Lacoste rubber shoes
That makes my whole being more active
Feeling better and younger than others

A nice cap from by younger daughter
And a wrist watch from the older
These small things gave me the vigor
The inspiration and aspiration to live longer

With me walking and jogging
Are the  best gifts I ever received
My loving and understanding wife
Which I believe a gift from God

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Jocelyn

JOCELYN
( Acrostic )

 


Jocelyn,tthe most beautiful sound I’ve ever heard
  Sound of music that tickles a man’s heart and soul
  Like a star that twinkles in the sky at  night 
  A sweet name that makes one to smile. 

Oh! how amiable and adorable you are
  a fragrant red rose in the garden of one's heart
  Your eyes are so bright that tantalizes one's mind
  Your smile makes the world go-round.

Charming replica of Venus, the goddess of beauty
  In the   heart of the man who loves you truly
  Poet's inspiration that moves his imagination to play
  And ask the birds how to tweet and fly away. 

Erudite,  lovely and honest woman
 An ideal and sublime lady of wisdom
 Making plans and blue prints for a dwelling place
 Where her kids will someday run and play.

Loyalty and sincerity are good virtues to possess
These, let it reign in your heart
 Disseminate to the younger ones 
 Embed in their mind the Solomonic wisdom. 

Yes, love is a many splendored thing
  But your heart to only one man
 The sanctity of love never to blaspheme
  Respect, cherish and never disdain.

Natty, and humility, are your  qualities to treasure
A glory and crown to be kept forevermore
 You’re a  woman of dignity, integrity and decency
 A woman of rectitude and probity.

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Ladder of Success

LADDER OF SUCCESS
Free Verse


1001 steps to reach the apex
You need courage and strength 
Along the way there are trials and tests
Be careful, watch every step you make.

Ask the help and guidance of God
Courage and conviction to you He'll provide
Ask Him to hold your hands so tight
Going up is not easy, slippery and too steep

From the first step there are challenges
Overcome it with hope and faith
Never lose your courage and fortitude
Aim high till you reach the pinnacle of success.

Don't rest on your laurels they say
In your journey you're almost half way
Though the road is rough and bumpy
Finish your course with intrepidity and dignity

You are young and beautiful
The future has many good things to offer 
Concentrate in your studies
 Finish it with flying colors.

You are the pride of your parents 
The crown and glory of the church as well
A good example among the chosen 
Someday, you’ll stand before men clapping their hands.

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Taal Volcano

TAAL VOLCANO
Free Verse

" Small But Terrible"
That's what many people think of you
More than two weeks ago 
Your reputation was proven true.

Towns and cities were locked down
Because of the ash fall you spewed
Many businesses were unoperational
Animals were left unattended and died.

Houses were closed and dilapidated
No more to go but to evacuation centers
But Pilipinos have proven their love and affection
Hospitality once again was proven.

In evacuation centers basic necessities flooded
Dental, medical assistance were rendered
From far flung areas of the nation
Unconditional love were handed over

" How good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity "
Crab mentality shouldn't be seen during calamity
Let love, care, dignity and integrity be felt in the air.

Today, me and my wife went to Tagaytay
A city affected by the fury of Taal
Business in every place is as usual
Cleaning of houses, stores and churches alike

Sweet smiles in every face
Trying to go back to the saddle again
Everyone paddling its own canoe
Everyone putting their best foot forward.

We took some pictures  " of the ghost town "
Tears rolled down my face
I could feel the agony people experience
Trying to stand with dignity and courage

MABUHAY KA PILIPINO!
Long live Pilipinos

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Prodigal Son

PRODIGAL SON

Prodigal son I was
I lived a wayward life
Indeed a promiscuous
A boy with a sinister heart

I didn't respect no one
Nothing to lose, but all to gain
Nor was I scared from anyone
In my young heart it reigned

I lived in the streets
With my friends by my side
I didn't heed to my parents' advise
Nor from the teachers sent by God

In my brood, I was the black sheep
In school, I was the teachers’ antagonist
A bad influence I was branded
To my townspeople, I was bad indeed

I was eighteen when He touched my heart
I was confounded,  baffled and dazed
What is this Lord?, I soliloquized
Change! Change! Is what I realized

I prayed to the Lord God
" What should I do my Lord?" I asked
" Be my servant, to me He replied
Then my faith, He concretized and galvanized

I am now teaching the Good Tidings
For men to be saved from impending judgment
From the Lake of Fire on the Day of recompense
That the Kingdom of God they may inherit.

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Delfin

Delfin
Free Verse

SATURDAY, May 28 2022
When in this world you bade adieu 
Leaving your siblings and family in sorrow
But here am i now, paying my last respect to you

Eleven years we haven't seen each other
Now I see you, but can see me no more
As I gaze at you inside that fancy casket
Tears roll back in my face

Delfin at age 71
For me you're still very young
There are still many things to do
Yes, many things to do that to God we offer

I still remember when we were together young
Living in that dusty town called Nampicuan
Many escapades we have done
That made our parents intensely and extremely mad

Those are adventurous actions and capriccios
A part and parcel of being lad’s didos
A modern James Dean in the streets
But became mellow in your old age.

Your teen-age caper and knavery
Are all things to remember
It always remain in my heart and mind
A knocker of my memory in case oblivion prevails.

Like your Big Brother Tito
Who left us 30 years  ago
Won't forget when we we’re all growing up 
Attending worship services and playing with friends.

Now you are like him
Resting in peace, waiting for Christ's second coming
On that Day we all be together again
In the New Jerusalem with our parents as well

You are so blessed my Dear Brother
You can not make any kind of blunder again
While we are still  in this crooked and vile world
Fighting for our faith, defending for our fate

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Discretion

DISCRETION
                                        NONET


                      Discretion  - better  part  of valor
                        Don't rush in making decisions 
                        Repentance comes at the end
                             Ask God's inspiration
                               Don’t be too drastic
                                 Need self control
                                      Discipline
                                       of mind
                                         Need.

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Handkerchief

HANDKERCHIEF

I gave you a handkerchief
As a token of  friendship
Without hesitation you accepted it 
 Not to wipe your tears of sadness.

It is  been said
If you accept  that kind of gift
She/He will make you cry
And make you a broken-hearted.

Dispel that superstitious belief
If you perspire, wipe it with that stuff
Pretend  that those are my hands
caressing your beautiful face.

That red, white and blue piece of cloth
Signifies sincerity, purity and  courage
Dignity, integrity and loyalty
In case oblivion prevails, a knocker of your  memory.

Whether  friendship or love 
May it reminds you at one time I passed
And walked in this world’s part
And met , a wonderful and  beautiful lass.

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Letty

LETTY

Free Verse


FORTY  -  SIX years  ago when  I said, I do
The  day, I  gave  my  name  to  you  
With   a   tearful   eyes   I  made   a   solemn   vow,
To  love  and  take  good  care  of  you. 

Like a brittle crystal, I’ll take care of you in my heart.
Never to hurt, nor  make  you  cry
I  said  that  vow  when  our  hearts  were entwined
In  the  altar  of  matrimony- in the presence of God.

But sorry my  love, indeed, I’m  sorry
There  were times - my promises were shuttered apart
Again and again, my blunders you've forgiven,
You said: you deserve another chance.

Why am I so weak?
Why am I so fragile?
Why is my heart  so  feeble? 
I’m  sorry for  a love so fiddle. 

Now that we are in our twilight years, 
With my cane in my quivering/shriveled hands,
Let me whisper  in  your ears my dear
I will never " do it again ".  

With   our three kids and eight lovely grand kids,
That surround us in our rocking  chair, 
In  my  heart I whisper  a silent prayer, 
'T i l    death     do    us   part   my    dear.

Happy   46th   Wedding   Anniversary
I LOVE YOU, I HONESTLY LOVE YOU.

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Ericka

ERICKA

Acrostic

E...nergetic, enthusiastic, lovely and humble
      Hallmarks of beauty and distinction 
      Of a woman worthy of admiration  
      The fulfillment of " his"  dreams and aspirations.

R...eplica of Aphrodite, a goddess of beauty 
      A bright star that glitters and lits the sky so pretty
      Sound of music that makes " his "  heart so happy
      An inspiration to fulfill " his " God-given duty.     

I....ncessant, and unconditional love bound your hearts
     Brave the weather, the road is  difficult and arduous
     Never sacrilege and to one another depart
    So in the altar of matrimony, someday,  be entwined.

C..harm that fascinates, allures and captivates 
    Enthralled the  heart of the man you deeply love 
    Maintain the probity, dignity and sincerity 
    Patience too, for this is a virtue of a woman in the Ministry. 

K..udos, for all the victories you have achieved
      The fruits of your labors and sacrifices
    “  Beyond the mountains of hardship 
     Lies indeed the valley of success ”

A…dage is written in the heart of men
       A good wife is a good mother as well
       A good leader and a good teacher
       Ericka,  welcome to the Ministry.