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A Poem  You By: Christine Joy C. Espartero I can still clearly remember how we said our first hello. Never expected that there is love waiting to grow. When I first accepted your invite for a date, I knew that my heart was at stake. I tried putting a barrier to forfend myself to loving you. But one, two, and three meetings, I crashed it down for you. And let myself fall in love with you, Shared the memories and feelings all new. I thank you! Thank you for adding happiness in me. With your fake laughs at my silly jokes. Those sweet messages that have made my days. And your constant reminder that I am loved the way I deserve. I love and appreciate all of those. I long to have you again beside me. To share a sip from my cup of coffee. To walk with you under the pretty sunset hues. And tell you stories without dues. You are my sunshine during my darkest nights. You are my rest in the stressful life. You are my cure in e...

A strong young man from the northern land came to the east He has all his wealth and all his health put into risk He has a big heart, many has known him, he never been gone into a fist But this time, he will wrestle with fate with chains in both his wrist. A strong young man from the northern land is strong and just All he does all the day is to work his brain out in the dust He will carry his joy and all his pain while he works if he must But sometimes all he needed was none, except his family's trust. Now he works not for his dreams, but for others to live Now he works not for his life, but for others' dreams He has none now, all exhausted, all tired, he has less to give, But it doesn't mean he has to stop, although his soul loudly screams. Never stop young man, I know life is unfair The end of the tunnel is nowhere yet, but I know there is a lair Rest if you must, but never quit, cause I know it's just in the air Time will come, we will be in th...

I guess it is time to tell myself to stop It is the only way to move forward Even though it hurts so bad, Because this is what I know I never had. Stop is the only word I know that can help To ease the pain and continue living It is the only word that can help To mend this broken heart and keep. I want to stop because I always hope. I want to stop because I always seek. I always expect and the feeling I share. I want to stop because you don’t care. Maybe you’re too good for me to handle You are wonderful but you seemed don’t care. I hate myself because I dream of you and me I want to stop because it is a thing you don’t feel and see. It hurts so bad. It hurts I know and I wanted to stop.

Dear Mamma: How are you? I hope all is well with you. You know, I did not have any more to say until I realize that I am already 28 years old. I realized that I am not getting any younger and so, are you. Growing up, we shared so many things together. In fact, you don’t share most of the time but you give your all to your children. I remember the days when I was just a kid. Those days were full of happiness, at least according to what I saw and feel. You were the joy in our home and you cooked the most delicious meals. You sewed my torn clothes and papa’s. I was looking forward every Sundays because I could finally taste the bread you brought home from the market. During bedtime, you tell timeless tales that you and granny went through in life when you were a kid and that meant an inspiration to me, even up until now. Those were the days and I miss it! I became a teenager, and everything was completely different. We had a lot of arguments and misunderstandings. I was qu...

The sun’s about to bid goodbye But my memory’s a sun that arises I can see you in my dreams clearly The memory of you and me. Your voice is a music to my ears, The cool breeze that touches my cheeks. Your smile is a sunshine to my eyes That warms the inners of my soul. Your grin that brings joy to my day, The very grin that delights my heart. Your lips that speak of gold And of the silver truth. I need not tell you this today No purpose it may seem to you In air I wrote, gone, and fly. But in my heart, the memory I keep. For the heart always knows what mind can’t contain. It goes deep, it roots, and it sticks. Wherever I go, I will carry you Even when my days and times are through.

When love overflows, anger diminishes. When hate bursts, ugly words deluge. When you have nothing good to say, Zip your lips, or talk to your hands. Recognize your anger, know your emotions, But never talk when blood rushes up. Never take a step when you’re feeling hot Or you will see yourself down the pit. Take a step back, and think of beautiful things. Let a tear drops when it needs. When there is a feeling of a gritted teeth Know that you are better than the best. Feel good about yourself and talk with an intellect. Make a good day last and never allow hate. Always remember one of the many important things, “When love overflows, anger diminishes.”

When I look back at the steps in Maslow’s Hierarchy, I am glad that I get to wear decent clothes, I have food on the table, and a nice sharing room with my cousins, and for that, I am truly blessed. I get to send money to my family back home and that is fulfilling. I am happy with what I do. I believe that I could make a difference in people’s lives since I am working in Human Resources. I have a good experience talking to people who want to get a higher step in their career and I enjoy it so much that I feel I am not working at all. I get to recruit candidates and place them into the right opportunity. I also experienced training our employees on their soft skills that for me, is one of the best feelings. Working in the training and development means a lot as I feel like I am part of the people’s development and career advancement. Self-actualization is what we always aim for. That’s the part when we want nothing but to extend a helping hand to others and be happy tha...

There are many questions I need to ask And there’s a lot I need to keep Those questions run a hundred miles marathon, Of which I couldn’t keep. Let me start with “why,” as it requires a reason. Why does life have to be difficult in all functions? Why do people have to be cruel and outrageous? Has it been the way God designed this world? With so much hate and envy, and greed this world has, Who am I gonna turn to in times of trouble? Who are we supposed to lend a hand and trust? Who can we still call friends without reservations? What does life in store for us with all these uncertainties? What relationships do we have with people around? What kind of happiness do people look and see What definition can we give in the word humanity?

Dear God, I want to be rich. I want to be like other people Living in comfortable houses With terrace and balcony And fancy lamps all over fences. Dear God, I want to be rich I want to buy all gadgets and device I will go around malls buying and shopping At the end of the day I will ride my own Hyundai Tucson as I go around the town. Dear God, I want to be rich, I want my parents to experience the fruit of their sacrifices You see how difficult their lives were So they deserve a vacation somewhere. Dear God, I want to setup schools, I will be the head master and a teacher I will teach kids how to be rich And how to be blessed And how to thank God for blessings. Dear God... I know that I am rich. Deep in your love I dive and enjoy In the cares of my parents In the warm smiles of my true friends. Dear God, I want to be rich So I can also make others rich.

  Rushing people approach the gate, Hurrying up, so not to be late, Some read books, a few awaits, Passports and tickets are at hand, While lining up at Airport of Thailand. Some kids a-crying, some are laughing, Luggage and baggage full of something, Some were with friends, some were couple, Some were with sweethearts, and some were hopeful. Sitting at the side bench, waiting for the call, Typing a lonely poem, for those single soul, Who, at one point, missed their flight, Yet hoping to fly soon before the New Year's night.

Life is a bird that flies in the air It is not gentle for it took away some feather But it is beautiful to think that you are free Life indeed is how it is to be. Life is an ocean that let you see its depth You’ll be in awe for the wonder it brings You’ll see fishes, corals, and undiscovered species That is more surprising beyond you could imagine Life is but a bud of rose It opens its beauty above the sky It closes once it’s done and tired It withers and falls on the ground. Take it, all of you who wanders above the earth Young as you may be, but life is passing. Good things are around and memories are free Embrace life take it all the way!

I see you every day, and your face is an everyday thing Though you seldom smile, yet when you do, it is majestic! And I can’t seem to find the perfect word whenever you’re near me It is electrifying, magnifying, and unbearably good. You make me afraid, oh, how frightening it is To have you known what I am feeling inside For you might look down on me, and go a different way You may not look at me the way you now do. So let this be inside me until the day it’s completely gone Let this be the one I know that you have no idea what Let this be the thing uncalled for and unpublished Let this be the only, and one truly secret love.

Pitter patter, pitter patter, Clouds got soak with all the water Pitter patter, pitter patter, Clouds blow wind and ain't get hotter. Pitter patter, pitter patter Drizzle falls down pouring faster Pitter patter, pitter patter Children running, filled with laughter. Pitter patter, pitter patter Rain goes through the roof of Peter Pitter patter, pitter patter Still getting wet in his shelter.

Can I also make mistakes? Can I also fail and regret at the things I chose wrong? Can I also express for myself 's sake? Can I also take the road of my song? When the bee was young, and a buzzin' bit, Gets too excited to fly around, choose a nectar to sip The sun says "Nah-ah, you might be smart, but not too strong, Choose a gentler flower, and you'll never go wrong." When the river ran wild, too eager to reach the sea, The banks guide the water, for it not to flood the field, The rocks and the mud, all hardened to guard, So just the river flows directly to where it should be. Now there is this man, no longer a child, Wonders and wanders in the middle of his wild, Why can't be things choose and lead his own path, And let be experience his unforeseen wrath. How can a bee create a wine, If the sun is always upon him, speaking and whine? And as far as we all know, River waters flood the field, so grains may grow. So this young man, t...

Young Love I was falling for you, I know you knew I hid my feelings for I didn’t want to show. Your presence was overwhelming And it seemed to be the only thing. I looked at you, and you looked at me. My heart sank and I was feeling happy. Your eyes, your skin, and all you have, Are the ones that made me fall in love. Oh, how I miss those feelings Feelings that are gone and abandoned Brought about the youth and passing Impulses are bad and so the lost feelings. I guess it was what they called young love It never gets old, it never progresses For everything, we never did make, What the heart thinks, the lips don't speak. We were both young and we had different plans Time was the enemy, it passed, it changed. It took away the feelings and it took away you But I will never forget that I had once loved you.

The familiarity of your face makes me human Your scent that distinguished you from everyone Someone I’ve known for the longest time Someone whom I called whenever I’m not fine. You’re the one I called whenever I misplaced my stuff You’re the one I called whenever I don’t see dad. You’re the one I called whenever I ask for food You’re the one I called whenever I have a cold. Your delicate hands that hold me since I was small Held me tight for me not to hurt and fall. Your wide arms that comfort me all the days of my life, Are the arms that I will miss until I get a wife. Your smile I see those days that you are happy But you are happy whenever you see me. Your lips that touch my cheeks when you kiss Are the lips I will forever miss. Your heart that shines inside our home Shows the deep of your love alone. The compassion you showed to everyone Erases all the faults and callouses done. You are the most beautiful woman I k...

I wake up, I bathe, I clean, I wear clothes, I wear perfumes. I put on my shoes, I present without flaws, I walk, I drive, and I listen. I bow, keep my hand, and I kneel, I stand, and I close my eyes. To you, I am praying, To you, I joyfully sing. I feel, I long, and hurts are gone, I cry, I wipe my tears and feel I haven’t fun. But I bow, and I pray with all my heart, Hurts are gone, and love discerns.

She: There you stood by the train, Reading your book, a food for your brain, Looking nerd with your reading glass, A kind of smart boy in your class. I don't know but I do enjoy, I stare at you, you're one of a kind boy, I somehow admire your "don't care" act, But when you looked at me, I didn't know how to react. I got my smartphone, I guess I'll pretend, I was somehow reading a tweet from a friend, And checking on you, I was somehow tempted, You were looking... smiling.. I melted. The train has stopped, the doors opened, I hurriedly stood up, guess this is the end, It's been a nice journey, how I wish I'd see you again, When suddenly you hurried to me, with hand, you say " Hi, I am Glen ." He: I saw her the first time, 7 days ago, Apart from the crowd, her smile a-glow, I don't know why, I can't take my eyes off her, I was stunned, my heart, it has something to offer. I was afraid to approach...

I see the way to the middle of the woods Grasses are brown I suppose it should Such as a sad and slender course But it guides you towards your cause The feet that touch to the leaves and roots Might be a burden that no one hopes The pain that catches of its nerves can bare For the people to use once they retire. The grass deserves the life will be To live with glee and abundantly But the grass chooses to stay For people to find their way.

I won’t marry you because you don’t want me to You say I’m sorry but you never meant it to I always make you feel, till my words are empty I ask what’s wrong, but you choose to flee. I love you, that’s all I know. You told me so, but it doesn’t show. I want to be strong but you show me ire, I came brave yet you stood with fire. I hold your hand and dream of dancing But you woke me up with words such piercing I wanted to be with you, that’s all I’m asking You left with “no” while my heart is breaking.