In Luna's Solace

Burning tears welled my eyes
as my heart wept quietly
within my deep inside.
It seems like forever, that
I've been trapped in this abyss-
clasped by invisible claws...
Oh! When'll I attain my bliss?

Witnessed by the moon
I wailed, I mourned.
Alas no one was aware
of my sorrow and depression.
In solitaire I was left
by the people I cherished.
They ignored my forlorn state-
I emotionally perished.

As I stare at my shaking hands
I study the fate
etched in my palms...
I can't help not to ask:
until when am I supposed
to suffer this doom?
Am I a cursed soul?
Is this earth my tomb?

A Flutterby's Plight

Ordinary amidst
a thousand eggs,
I was a mere nobody.
Plain and common
were all I was --
unnoticeable in
the lush green vast.

Burning with thrill
I crawled into
their circle.
Alas, this world
threw me out
in the cold.

With my fragile heart
crushed and rejected,
I confined myself
in a humble mesh.

In solitude,I remained.
with only darkness
for a friend.
The world went on
with their usuals,
forgetting one
minute individual.

"Your time will come,"
I kept in mind.
"You'll rule the meadows
and soar the sky."

At last,
I felt the wings
warm my spine.
A part of me
was shunned with fear
while the other half
leaped with zeal.

I heard whispers
from afar.
There was a call
within my heart.
"Forget your past,
begin your flight.
Heaven's waiting
to see her child."

With a confident stance
I greeted the world.
"I came back
not to seek revenge,
but to rediscover
my worth."
And as the wind breezed
through my wings,
I redeemed back
my lost esteem.

With empowering hope
burning in my heart...
in my flight, I let
no creature thwart.


This poetry is one of the poems published in Makabagong Pluma. Click here to get your own copy.

HER Plight

Staring at Heaven,
SHE wished for MY presence.
Alas, Sky remained a blank canvass.

Envying Moon, playing with her Stars,
SHE ran faster than Wind’s pace,
ignoring Rain’s piercing claws.

Thunder played her rhythm,
Lightning danced to the beat,
Focused, SHE endured to her feat.

With her rays, Sun beamed a smile.
Still, SHE kept on running… and running… and running…

Suddenly, Rock thwarted HER sprint.
No! IT wasn’t Rock.
IT was moving.

I picked IT up.

With tears rolling down MY cheeks,
I approached HER.
“MOTHER, this is MY CHILD…”

“YOU could have moved this world, yes;
but I just needed to become a mother
to once again be YOUR daughter.”

Hinagpis ni Magdalena

Sa lipunang mapanglait itinuring kang sampid.
Kinutya kang parang putik maging ng mga sagigilid.
Dignidad mo’y nilamatan ng mga dunong na mangmang.
Pangalan mo’y niyurakan ng mga kagalang galang.

Sa sambit ng yong ngalan sila'y dumudura.
Maging pamilya mo’t mga kaibigan pilit kang itinatwa.
Kritisismo’t pangungutya isinampal sa’yong mukha.
O abang Magdalena, ikaw nga ba’y isinumpa?

Ano nga bang kasalanan mo sa lipunang ito;
pawang di nila matanto ikaw rin ay may puso?
Tuluyan na nga bang nagbago ang mundo
at di nila marinig ang ‘yong pagsaklolo.

O abang Magdalena, pilitin mong bumangon.
Di ka pababayaan ng mahabaging Poon.
Di magtatagal, darating din ang panahon…
lahat ng ‘yong dalangin ay mabibigyang tugon.

Remember Love

Remember my child
that love is a gamble
and not a game...
there are risks to be taken
and feelings at stake.

Remember that love
is not a mere word:
it's a verb.
Act what you feel
and do it with zeal.

Remember that in loving
conditions must not be set.
However make sure
that expectations are met.

Remember that to love
does not mean
you'll be loved back,
but don't stop loving
just because of that.

And yes,
remember love
wherever you go-
for without love
you will not be so.

Sisa's Clamor

Her voice unheard
by the children she bore,
she grew more desperate
each passing day.

Like ghosts within,
voices haunted her.
Echoes tormented
her fragile mind.
For weeks, she drowned
in paranoia…
From afar,
she vividly heard
the wails and mourns
of helpless souls.

"Are these voices
of my dear sons?
Oh, heavenly God
I hope not.
Please save my children
from the talons of greed.
In the warm solace
of my humble womb
how I wish they could be –
to spare them from anguish
and grief stricken pain."

Hence, in solitude,
Sisa remained
totally unaware
of what lies ahead.
Though she may have lost
her angst ridden mind,
what still dwelled in her
was a mother’s heart.

The Dance of a Dandelion

A dainty Dandelion Puff
was waltzing with the Wind,
donning white feather headdress
and black suede mary janes.

She graced each twirl with poise,
emoting sweetly to Heaven's voice.

Like a starlight in the morning,
she strucked Daisy with awe;
like a pixie in the meadow
she dropped Butterfly's jaws.

Alas, her dance was thwarted to a halt
by two clasping Hands that hitted her like a jolt.

It was then followed
by a Breath so warm
who whispered,
He just wanted to wish,
He meant no harm.

Seconds after, She was blown in the air,
still a bit dizzy, she danced with flair.
Once again, she danced and waltzed
'til another pair of hands clasps her to a halt.

Poignant Departure

My womb was her home.
The beat of my heart
lulled her to sleep.

With her sudden kicks,
we played short games.
The first time she cried
brought tears to my eyes.

Wasn’t I only happy-
but rather, JOYFUL!
Oh! The bond that we shared:
a memory to cherish!

Alas, I have to leave…
Against my will,
I bid farewell.

Helplessly,
she cried my name.
With a heavy heart,
I closed the door.

I paved the path
with my warm tears.
Dragging my breath,
I sighed on each step.

I left my daughter
against my will…
the mere thought of it
still make me weep.


This poetry is one of the poems published in Makabagong Pluma. Click here to get your own copy.

Pending Vow

I can't help not to cherish
the memories of our past
when every minute there's bliss
and joy in our hearts.

I can't help not to wish
that I can turn back time
on that very moment
when you told me you're mine.

What happened to your promise
that you sealed with a kiss
when you said that you won't leave me
no matter what will be?

I'm all yours, but are you still mine?
Are your promises mere words
or will you fulfill them in time?

And if (oh please, I hope not)
you're not the same man,
please tell my love to come back
so we can go on with our plan.


This poetry is one of the poems published in Makabagong Pluma. Click here to get your own copy.

Hidden Tears

Concealed by raindrops,
lonely tears rolled down my cheeks
when you bade farewell.

Twilight Eyes

Your beautiful eyes
glimmer even at twilight
like stars in the sky

Ac Semper Amabo

Share thy Smile
as sweet as your kiss;
melt my heart
in your warm embrace.

Oh, the bliss
your presence creates,
without an end
I long it to be.

Surpassing doubts
that brood in our hearts,
against all odds
we’ll share this pact.

And so with this,
I promise to you:
from this day on
no longer we’ll be two.

With this, I utter
a Latin verse:
Te Valde Amo
Ac Semper Amabo.

With all my love,
my heart and soul,
I promise to love you
'til so much is forever.

Indeed, I will love you
always and forever:
Te Valde Amo
Ac Semper Amabo

Debeo Damnatio

Commiting a sin,
that was considered grave,
this world has condemed
the poor child
who misbehaved;
they suddenly forgot
that she’s their half.

Condemned in public
like an evil witch,
she was stabbed with glares:
Words were thrown
like ammunition,
But in silence,
She remained.

In perpetuity,
she was exiled…
she was doomed…
The wicked verdict
they have imposed,
Hath shackled her
With disrepute.

As she descended
the dark abyss,
she secretly loathed
the presence of those
who condemned her,
and questioned her worth
in this world.

Casted out
like a useless rubbish,
alas, she may have been;
but rest assured
that time will come,
she will once again
spread her wings.

Impoverished Fate

She drooled overthe soggy fries
discarded inthe foul rust bin.
She feasted withthe famished flie sand cockroaches.
She bathed her throat
with the drink tagged
imitation ---
quenching the thirst
of her dried hoarse
esophagus.

In occasion,
she would look
at the portraits
of the people
inside and wished
for the same fate.

As they leave the frames,
she begged for
old alchemist mints
and cherished them
like fine aurum
that can be pawned
for a treasure
more valuable.

Illuminescence

I summon the light
of the moon and all the stars
to serve as my guide

The Ethereal Journey

Quite uncertain of what awaits me,
I searched for the road that will set me free.
I’m trapped in the fog of my present and past;
oh please release me from this invisible cast.

Helplessly bound in despondent chains,
my tears were veiled by the pouring rain.
In union with solitude, I wept in silence;
as this world ignored my shy existence.

On a dragging pace, I verged upon fate.
Still stunned by fear, I quivered on each gait.
Yet stirred by my grit to escape from this plight,
I opened my eyes in the sable twilight.

Enthused amidst my frailty, I sauntered.
With a fragile hope, this fear, I conquered.
And on the advent of eternal bliss,
I suddenly felt an immaculate kiss.

Embraced by the guidance of the Sacred Son,
I know in time my sorrows will be gone.
And as I surrender my heart and my soul,
in the bosom of His Mother, I will be consoled.

With this, at last, I fin'lly conclude
that I've been saved from the abysmal loot.
And as I drop on my humbled knees,
I'll be clothed in the warmth of the Eminent breeze.

Left Behind

Witnessed by the stars
in the lonely sky,
you touched my lips
with your kiss of goodbye.
Although I portrayed
my stoic self;
drowning in grief,
I secretly wept.

With questions unanswered,
I asked myself:
How could my heart
be taught to forget?
With your smile lingering
inside my mind,
how can I leave
our past behind?

Maybe tomorrow,
you’ll start to move on;
while I nurse the illusion
that you are not gone.
Being comforted
by your abandoned space,
I long to be back
in your sweet embrace.

My Forlorn Confession

From a humble distance,
I longed for your embrace.
Unknown to this world,
in my heart was your face.
I feel myself melting
the moment you smile,
Secretly, I hoped
that you stay for a while.

I reckon the need
of thwarting my feelings.
Given the conditions,
there should be no beginnings.
With the dictates of our norms,
I know it’s surreal.
Alas, it does not change
what I secretly feel.

I know that in time,
you will start to move on,
leaving me alone
in the bosom of dawn.
Completely unaware
of when that will be,
I’ll keep on loving you,
‘til my heart sets me free.

The Paranoid in Katatonia

In poignant solitude, I cried in vain.
Like a delicate being, I screamed in pain.
Helplessly trapped like a dying prey,
I secretly wished you'll save me one day.

Each day has passed like a strike of lightning;
yet no one was aware of my silent weeping.
Amidst their laughter, their songs, and cheers,
I was left all alone, wallowing in tears.

Like an ostracized caste, I was avoided.
With utmost derision, I was rejected.
With the wrath in my heart starting to brood,
I silently cursed like a cryptic shrewd.

Decried like a serpent in hallowed garden;
I was disparaged like a knavish vixen.
Taunted and heckled like a vagabond,
they longed that I, in shame be crowned.

With this, I impart a macabre curse,
fashioned to bane the muse of my remorse.
With the fall of my oppressors, I will rejoice.
I will laugh and cheer... let the world hear my voice.

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disclaimer:
author merely did the digital editting. original pictures were taken by Carmen Gonzales

Ode To My Phoenix

For days, for nights
you moaned in pain.
For weeks, for months
you cried in vain.

For days, for nights
you wept in silence.
For weeks, for months
you anguished with prudence.

For days, for nights
I leeched on your strength.
For weeks, for months
I feasted on your health.

For days, for nights
I gripped my claws in your veins.
For weeks, for months
You held on and soon, reigned.

On the night of that day
you screamed.
On the week of that month
I wailed.

At last, it was over.
Finally, Im here on this earth.
You were sober,
But you said, it has all its worth.

Fly, my mother!
Soar high!
Spread your wings!
Enjoy the sky!

Let us share this joy,
this bliss, this mirth!
For my birth
is your rebirth!