Life As We Know It, Is Nothing but an Endless Extension

 

This life we live, a never-ending stream of moments, memories, and endless dreams

A journey we embark on from our birth, a story of existence, our time on earth

 

We start off small, innocent and pure

Our world so new, our hearts so sure

Each step we take, a new discovery

A journey of learning, of growth, of mystery

 

As we grow older, we start to see the world around us, so vast and free

We try to make our mark, we leave our trace on this endless extension, this endless race

 

We laugh and love, we cry and grieve

We fall and fail, but still we believe

That life is worth it, the highs and lows

The endless extension, the ebb and flow

 

We search for meaning, for purpose and truth, for something that lasts beyond our youth

We seek to find our place in this world, to leave a legacy, a story to be told

 

And as the years go by, we start to realize, that life is not just about the highs

But also the lows, the struggles we face, the endless extension, the never-ending race

 

For in these moments, we learn to grow,

to find the strength to face the unknown

To embrace the journey, the twists and turns,

 to live each day, to love and learn

 

And though this life may seem so long

It's but a moment, an ephemeral song

So let us make the most of every day 

and cherish each step along the way

 

For in the end, it's not the length of life but how we lived, and loved, and thrived

Let us embrace each moment, every breath and make this life a beautiful, endless quest.

Is This How It Should Be?

 

I lost myself in love, 

surrendered every inch of me 

to someone who never cared enough

to see the beauty I could be.

 

I thought I knew what love was 

but it was only an illusion. 

A fleeting feeling 

an empty buzz that left me with confusion

 

I gave and gave and gave 

but never received in kind

I thought I could be brave 

and leave the past behind

 

But every time I tried to leave, 

the pull of love was strong

And I was back again, 

to the same place where I didn't belong

 

I lost my sense of self 

in the pursuit of someone else's heart

I put my dreams on a shelf 

and watched them slowly fall apart

 

I thought love was supposed to heal 

but it only left me broken

And every time I tried to feel, 

I found that love was just a token

 

A token of affection 

that meant nothing in the end

A mere fleeting connection 

that I couldn't even comprehend

 

So here I am, lost and alone 

with nothing but memories to hold

I wish I could have known 

that loving wasn't worth the toll

 

But still, I can't help but wonder, 

if I'll ever find my way out 

of the spell that I'm under

And step into the light of a brand new day.

Am I Worthy?

Sometimes I feel so small and weak,

As if I'm not enough, not meant to speak.

My worth feels lost, like it's out of reach,

And my confidence wavers with every speech.

I compare myself to others, and I fall short,

My insecurities take hold and become a sort

Of heavy weight, dragging me down,

I wonder if my worth can ever be found.

The world seems to demand so much,

And I struggle to keep up, to keep in touch,

With who I am, with what I want,

As if I'm always playing a game that's taunt.

But I know that I'm not alone,

That others feel this way, in their own zone.

And though it's hard to see my own light,

I know it's there, shining bright.

So I'll take a deep breath, and let it out,

And remind myself what I'm all about.

I'll focus on my strengths, my unique flair,

And remind myself that I'm worthy, that I'm there.

BULONG NG ISIP (WHISPER IN MIND)

 

Nagtatanong ba ang iyong isip habang ika’y nakatulala?

Kung ano ang sorpresa ng bawat umaga?

Nais mong sumaya ngayon sa kung anong meron ka?

Ngunit sagot ng isip ay karapat dapat ka ba?

 

Nadudurog ba ang iyong puso habang ika'y nakatulala?

sa kahapong pakiwari mo'y tuso’t mapanlamang

Isip mo'y ika'y nagkulang ngunit ang bawat araw ay sadyang magkakaiba lamang

At iyong napagtanto binigay mo’y sapat naman pala, padududa ay dapat walang puwang

 

Nararamdaman mo pa ba ang pagasa habang ika'y nakatulala?

Dahil dilat pa ang mga mata at papalapit na ang bukas

Sa bawat tunog ng pag ikot ng kamay ng orasan, dalangin moy tumigil muna ang oras

Nang sa gayon makapaghanda ng wagas at may magagamit na lakas

Paano ang bukas, ang tanong ng isip sa isat isa

Maari bang balikan ang kahapon

at nang maitama ang mga maling lumipas na

o sadya bang nakatakda ang bawat panahon

 

Nakatanaw sa malayo ngunit walang nakikita

Tila bang bulag na dapat mangapa ngapa

Walang maisip kundi maging tulala

Nararapat kayang mamahinga muna?

 

ENTABLADO

ENTABLADO

Sumapaw sa gabi ang malungkot na imahe
Lugar na makasalanan dyan sa may tabi-tabi
Napukaw ang paningin, sa may sulok di mapakali
Nakita kong hindi makalipad ang isang kalapati

Isang musikang mapanglaw ang kanilang isinalang
Lahat ay tumahimik at pawang nag-aabang
Sa isang maliit na entablado lahat ay nagtinginan
At isang wasak na bulaklak ang kanilang pinagpyestahan

Natapos ang isa, sumunod ang pangalawa
Sa anino pa lamang niya, natuwa na ang madla
Mapapansin mo agad ang kasuotan ng dalaga
Isang sapatos, yun lang at wala nang iba.

Kapit sa patalim kung kanila itong tawagin,
Sa ayaw at gusto nila katawan nila ang gagamitin
Kung hindi nila kayanin ay ibabaling ang tingin
Kaysa naman sa isang araw ay wala silang makain.

Natapos ang gabi, mag-isa lang syang umuwi
Sa kanyang mga mata, kalungkutan di mapapawi
At patuloy inaalis sa isipan ang mga nangyari
Isang gabi ng pagsisisi ang hindi na naman niya mababawi.

I Want To Breathe

Royalty? Princes? Lady?

What I am?

I tried to fit in, I was trained to fit in

But it is never ending amount of criticism, I no longer know what to believe in

Discipline? Manner? Class?

What must I do?

I changed almost everything, even the way I talk

But it’s either less or too much and I can’t even get in between as you’re blind.

Silence? Mute? Shut up?

What else do you want?

I just breathe in and breathe out

But even this has meaning, you can even hear from the distance you think it’s a clout.

Explained? Speak? Burst out?

Which one is true?

I want to do what suits you

But though I think this way, you still view me as the fragile woman anyway.

Don’t you even get tired?

Do you even ask yourself how I feel through this plight

Do you even sleep at night with your misoginistic mind?

Do you even wake up with a smile?

Enough, enough already, enough!

I don’t need titles, castles, wealth, I just want peace.

I need my life back and let me get back on my feet.

Give me time to breath

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL

 

Here is my attempt in writing an acrostic poetry. 

Live today as if it’s your last, for tomorrow is unpredictable.

Inspire others in your own little way, for the world is full of despaid,

you could be a light to anyone.

Feel every emotion, may it be sadness or happiness, for it is a gift, 

but never exaggerate as it will lose its fit.

Empathize as much as you can, for each road is different, you may have walked with the light, 

them with the dark.

Illuminate your day with a smile,  for it could be reciprocated by those who need it,

and, it makes you feel younger.

Safeguard your secrets, for not all have good intentions, but never be too suspicious, some can be trusted.

Believe in yourself, for everyone is given the chance to become better, never lose hope as long as you live.

Entertain others opinion, for they can help shape your principle, remember, each is a gift.

Accept your mistakes, for only then you can change, we are not born perfect,

but we can strive for excellence.

Understand differences, for it makes life more challenging, it could be a reason to keep going.

Treat yourself from time to time, for our body is like a machine, we do better when we are energized.

Influence the young with positive thoughts, but teach them the beauty of the opposite,

for life needs balance.

Fill your heart and mind with respect, for it is a foundation of  a relationship, 

without it, the world is in chaos, and you’ll be driving a sinking ship.

Uncover your true potential, for no one will and no one can, it is you who will grow through 

what you go through then.

 Leave your past after learning from it, for life is a journey,  you need to travel light with self-honesty.