CLOUDS OF QUEST

CLOUDS OF QUEST(05/13/04)

Whereever I go, I'm searching for that beauty
That floated over the calmness of the mist
Those enchanted eyes piercing my soul
Lifted my heart over the clouds of quest
From those full lips, lusted for kisses.

In my dreams that transcend to waking day
Throbbing chest resists not true feelings
From a mere glimpse to a full grown longing
Must I have been hypnotized to the brink of lunacy
Heavens forsake; I still have something left
To crawl back to the river as time becomes thief
Of happiness that I always crave turns agony.

Could I be one of those who talks on their sleep
Calling name, whispering to the vanishing bleep
Scribbling on wee hours of dawn, a pity to a man
Amazingly brilliant to those who can understand
Yes, here I am staring at the brightness of my PC
Pouring feelings coming from deep inside of me.

RIVERBANK

RIVERBANK(05/11/04)

Sun peeking through bamboo twigs
Chickens digging dirt with their beaks
Cows rubbing their heads to get rid of ticks

Percolating coffee, aroma inviting guests
Yawning kids gather around a bonfire
Telling dreams their utmost desire
Promise land is always a dream to be
That's what they're telling the other day

Tranquility beneath the riverbed
Mudfish gliding holding breath
Clams open like a flower blooms
An array; like that of a honeycomb
Above the water a mist to see
A screen for my dreams could be
A gentle hand raises and waves
A silhouette; a beautiful babe
Enchanted smile caught in a glimpse
Forever in my mind, it seems

Fate Can Play 5/09/04

Fate Can Play(05/09/04)
Immense as far as your eyes can see
Blooming, a field of daffodils in harmony
Blowing, the wind going home to the sea
Grass so defiant is swaying peacefully
With butterflies gently flapping their wings,
Patiently searching to satisfy longings.

Two little kids chasing dragonflies
Catching, holding and letting them fly
Running across the vast of green
Sprinkled with yellow flowering gems
Sliding down the hill and resting on the mound
This scenic playground nestled in a town.

He picks lovely prairie flowers for her
Smile on her face he remembers
A peek on her cheek, innocence unconcealed
Holding hands hopping across the field
Faces aglow and happily they go
Savoring these wonders they know.

Many years have easily passed by
Kids no more, their fate can still play
Amidst exchange of verses in a hollow
Two minds unearth same story of long ago
In the valley of memories, dreams often pray
Answer granted in a mysterious way.

endlessly (07/13/05

for every thread that bonds
is like a nerve to a flesh crimson
pump to the beat marvel; moments

keep pinkish lips parted,
a sound twinkle of an eye,
jewel of a crown, a gentle touch,
very ecstatic passionate kiss,
so romantic, to dream of you is noble
every nerve ending trembles
suppresses tender hug
flowing in the sea of blog

dream on petals strewn sheets
fragrance covers every square feet
cuddle those softies gingerly
whispering a name endlessly.

something pure

something pure (07/12/05)

shared my blood to the hungry
beneath the towering trees by the sea
now i ponder and feeling itchy
but i love every minute of it, rarity

yes, i still hear those chirping
see creatures slithering
toads are still croaking
ants are still roaming
i'm fascinated by the cypress knees
protruding on the swamp; cone candies
for roots to breath, keeps tree straight
where toads, turtles, snakes rest

you can visit your forest reserve
walk the trail and observe
but if you're not into nature
you surely miss; something pure

UNSHARED MAGNIFICENCE

UNSHARED MAGNIFICENCE

lonely hearts on fire
hungry souls aspire
quiet moonlight beams,
bridges silent dreams.

fingertips draw picture, unseen
vivid only to feelings within
not a word spoken but shared
twisting, bonding like weaving thread.

on the petals like morning mist
at daybreak, shivering then gone.
a sigh at the peak of the moment
shared tender times unspent.

still

still(11/06/04)

i turn my back and start to walk away
reach in my pocket for a "Hershey"
i end up with a deep sigh, empty
my throat is getting dry, a pity
i look up to see a sign of seven
that familiar logo, yellow green
would I get a soda or slurpees?
to soothe my throat, to refresh

two men looking at me as if I were food
they are up for something not good
as I walk towards the door
i hear a song that's not easy to ignore
"there's no sunshine, when she's gone"
my heart starts to pound
the music has taken control of my mind
overwhelmed I have to run away
tears falling, i need to see my way.

feeling sorry

feeling sorry(10/29/04)
bewildered clasp my palms to pray
close my eyes into cocoon of worry
pacing the empty room for a while
trying to muster my nerves to show smile

what now my love, i would be waiting
whatever the good days may bring
i walk outside and feel the gush of the wind
so chilly, so quiet i could hear a drop of a pin

yet i continue walking a distance,
wonderingwould i be alone again
counting days passing
must i be a beating heart in total darkness
blending with the echoes and tempting wishes
time… trees cast no more shadow
critters no longer hide but frolic on snow
reach down to pick a handful, toss to the bush
rattled a nestling bird; flew off course
i stop and watch what have i done
feeling sorry but she is gone

AGAS TI LUWA

agmaymaysa aya

adda ngata dumngeg wenno mangisuro

kadagiti napudno nga tawid tayo

adu pay met ngata ti dagiti nabati

dida ngata agbuteng nga di agballigi

wenno natigtigkeren tay bain nga agmaymaysa

ti panammati ket baybay-an da ta adu nga makagura

no suroten tayo dagiti bilin ni Ama

maliklikan tayo ti biag nga agluluwa

agrigat ka man agdigus ti ling-et

agtrabajo ka agrugi ti bigat agingga sipnget

maapit mo tay rang-ay umadani

agsingsingpet ka laeng saan nga maisabsabali

nag-iisa ba

mayroon kayang makikinig o magtuturo

makatutuhanang pamana ng ating mga ninuno

marami ho ba kayang nai-iwan

na di natatakot magtamo ng kasawian

o mananalig ang kahihiyang, maging mag-iisa

paniniwala'y ipaubaya, dahil ayaw manakit ng kapuwa

kung susundin ang utos ni Ama

maligligtas tayo sa pamumuhay na nagdurusa

maghirap ka man maligo ng pawis

magtraho ka magmula sa umaga hanggang sa dilim

mayroon kayamanang kakamtin

magpakabuti ka at huwag malilihis

ultimate wish

ultimate wish(12/19/04)

touch by the romantic desire
my fingertips are on fire
allow me to write a few
love, very little I know
so show me what it is
with your warm embrace
whisper to me please
music to my ears.

would you mind a walk under the moonlight
when weather is good and time is right,
down the Waikiki beach, by banyan tree
barefoot by ebbs and flow of the sea
you could hear the drum beatfrom the Outrigger,
dimly litwe could sit by the beach
soaking our feet to rest
we can talk, all night long
as we listen to the lovely songs

nice people

nice people(12/31/04)

been away from home so long
slowly forgetting what I have known
can I find those places of beauty
bamboo grooves over the brooks, a canopy
woods where I spend most of my time
dreaming of what I would become
lovely mushroom that glow at night
beautiful birds on majestic flight
kids watching cars pass by
pretty kites seem to fill up the sky
golden rice swaying with the breeze
pollen that makes me sneeze
oh! how much more did I miss
yes, nice people, smiling faces

wonderful things

wonderful things
(07/01/05)

trodding feet on the trail, few
slithering snake on the twigs
ribbons of light through leaves
gentle water flows on the stream
a cardinal flapping her wings
these are few of wonderful things

blending with shrubs beneath trees
lying on leaves, feeling at ease
wind blowing, birds singing
patiently waiting for sunset
slice strawberries on a plastic bowl
so tasty and so beautiful

darkness came like a mist
as the tree leaves luminate
fireflies display their lantern
mosquitoes they just take turns
human steps muffled by ruffling leaves
crawlers coming out of their caves