STL

See the light?

A few weeks ago, I was frustrated.
A few days ago, I was confused.
A couple of days ago, I was hopeful.
Today, I am enlightened.

Everything you need is within your reach.
Open your eyes, free your mind.

No time for trivialities.

40 Days & 40 Nights

I am set on proving to myself that I can.
I want to cleanse my soul and revive my spirit.
The fire is set, the flame is burning.
Fate will make way for me.
I am strong and I am graced
And I'm going to go through this head on.

Late Night & Early Morning Promises

Around the time of orange skies and feathered songs,
I make these promises

To see the world through His eyes
To take charge of the day
To love those within my reach,
and even those who are far
To respect myself
body and soul—flesh and blood
To cherish simple joys
And find value in all things living
Not to shun foresight
Not to waste away in a daze
Not to shrivel in a tiny corner of my mind
To seize opportunities and milk them
To act on plans
And to deliver promises

All for the Creator's glory
And for peace in my soul

Fact & Fiction

I am able to distinguish between you and her. I can wrap myself with visions of her, and throw nonchalant smiles when you pass by. I have let go of the hope of you being here now, but I stubbornly refuse to let go of hope for tomorrow.

Simple Glances

I have you for the next hour
Planted in my mind
The curves, the peaks, the valleys
The sweetness and the sweat
Sounds escalating up to the crest
Felt all over
Trapped in the head

Duality

Two of the same you become
One left in memory
One engaged in reality
Fighting like the poles
To be one

Kamusta na?

Why is that such a hard question to answer?
I mean, given that okay lang isn't really an answer.

What's okay lang anyway?
It's good,
But it's just good
Meaning it could be better
Though it's not really bad
'Cause it is good.
'Di ba?
So in other words, okay lang nga.
Yun na yun.

So, kamusta na nga?

Ang pangit noh?
Wala kang masagot.
Parang may kulang sa mundo mo.
Parang walang highs or lows
Walang storya, walang climax,
Walang epiphany.
So ano nga nangyari sa buhay mo?
Wala?

Kasi rin naman,
Minsan, may storya naman talaga
Kaya lang bawal sabihin,
Bawal malaman,
Bawal pa nga isipin eh.
Kinikimkim kasi.
Mabuti pa na nakatago na lang.
Walang masasaktan,
Walang magiisip,
Walang mga tataas na kilay.

Kamusta na?
Gusto ko mang ibahagi ang mundo ko,
Siguro nga sapat nang malaman na okay lang ako.
Eto, buhay pa rin naman, nagaabang.