It is a sad reality that someday we will all go home to our creator. Some of us will leave in seemingly untimely fashion and others in a more acceptable circumstance. Either way, we will ultimately depart in total surrender to our mortality and leave behind memories for our friends and families. Fray Paolo may […]
Tag: Poetic License
Pinakamamahal Kong Pilipinas! Tinimbang Ka, Ngunit Kulang
Anak, ano ba ang gusto mong marinig? Di ba gusto mong gamutin kita? Lahat ng paghihilom nang anumang sugat ay nagsisimula sa pagiging totoo. MAGPAKATOTOO KA! Kailan ka pa natutong magmura? Kailan ka pa natutong mang-api ng kapwa mo? Itinuro ko ba sa iyong magnakaw ka? Mahal kita, Anak. Napakahaba na ng ating pinagsamahan. Pati […]
Awit ng “POONG NAZARENO” sa mga Pilipino
“PINAKAMAMAHAL KONG PILIPINAS! TINIMBANG KA, NGUNIT KULANG!” Anak, ano ba ang gusto mong marinig? Di ba gusto mong gamutin kita? Lahat ng paghihilom nang anumang sugat ay nagsisimula sa pagiging totoo. MAGPAKATOTOO KA! Kailan ka pa natutong magmura? Kailan ka pa natutong mang-api ng kapwa mo? Itinuro ko ba sa iyong magnakaw ka? Mahal kita, […]
You Were There
When I became aware of my existence; When I felt inexpressible joy being with friends; When I first marveled at the beauty of creation… When I took the first step in the journey of life; When I met stumbling blocks on a thorny path; When I became indecisive which way to go… When I was […]
Life is a Game
Life is a game that can be played well by anyone who knows its rules. But what a shame, for as we grow old we forgot what we’ve been told. “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you change and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt:18:13) When we […]
Solitaire
This is a usual game…or should I say unusual? Hands are dealt but there’s no point in winning, since although one wins, it’s neither a victory nor triumph over something. For some, it’s a rather selfless game, since the usual player normally shields the other from a bad hand. Any other, but himself. A game […]
A Poem For You
I know not what’s best to you to give As you go through life from here onward Words of wisdom as long as you live For you’ll leave this world in high regard, If you can keep all your thoughts on guard. Because as we sow, so shall we reap, in the fertile field which […]
For My Dad
Let me tell you ’bout my favorite dish, Oh yes, it’s just a catfish. But my Dad cooked it in a special way, I can still taste it to this day. My Dad was short but very funny; He always called my Mom, “Honey.” He always said Mom’s smitten by his charm. She left all […]