01 November 2009

ONDOY in Manila

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL.

                        Freaks of Nature Pictures
What a deluge Ondoy had for the Filipinos.
I was struck with sadness, anxiety and helplessness.
My ears and eyes were fixed on the videos, links, and feeds
in the process, discovered to pop out radio DZBB of gmanews.tv.
To fill up the space from mission to home.

Prayers . . . endless prayers and hopes as armor
Good bayanihan spirit moved heaven and earth.
Clearing the debris, mud, garbage and burying the dead.
Going back to normalcy
Is a struggle witnessed by the world.

I had water and floods appeared in my dream.
Talked to one señora about an experience of one heavy rain
and denuded that part of Quezon City.
Mentioned to her that the place I was born as told by my mother
If ever flooded, Manila will be submerged in water.

A week later, Ondoy´s tragedy happened in Manila.
Left me a void and a reflection on suffering.
Why can conversations around pouring rain
and why a dream of water and flood
will come true after 40 years?  What a timing?                                

Many experiences to learn from Ondoy,
but more challenges for us as a nation and as one world.
To move fast in order to survive catastrophes.                             
Make initiatives to heal the earth.
And for us men and women - to unite to save our planet.

02 October 2009

I AM, MY MASTERPIECE

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL.
I am a beautiful masterpiece
Woven by different peoples in my life
Interwoven by many experiences
Beautiful, sad, joyful and sorrowful.

I choose my feelings and thoughts
I am a powerful and valiant woman. 
Like a snake with its striking energy
I am crowned with glory and I honor myself.

I am not defined by others
Nor fit into other´s culture and expectations.
I choose what I do.
I have an innate strength within me.

I’ll topple my negativities
I will claim my glory and might over these.
The inner child, my original self is the real I am
I now reclaim it for it’s the masterpiece that I am.

It’s pure, innocent, undefiled and delicate.
I make my own destiny.
I can make myself who I want to be.
I have a power over myself.

I take care of myself.
I know and love myself the way I am.
I love myself without ifs and buts
But simply love and respect the way I am.

I am my masterpiece, it’s the beautiful self 
that I now allow to emerge
The self I reclaim.
For I am the author of my own life, my masterpiece. 


Forest Pictures


EMERGENCE OF LIGHT

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL.
Like a tiny ball in the universe
That flickers light in the darkness
A tiny spark is enough
To awaken every fiber of my being
That has connected me to the womb of my mother.

The emerging light has allowed me to be reborn
Like a tiny seed in this vast universe
My soul is never lost again
For the light in me keeps burning
And I am consumed by the fire.


DARK NIGHT OF MY SOUL

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL.
I search for you in my lonely nights

Crying out in anguish and pain
Why happiness drifted so fast?
Creating a vacuum that is never filled up.



      
Fleeting joys before me have never satisfied this thirst
I yearn for you but you are hidden
O my poor, my pitiful soul
Darkness, emptiness and loneliness, they are with me.

I look for you everywhere and never found.  

Darkness covers the night
Lo and behold, the night became my might and knight
Combating the evil and monster I have created in me.

01 September 2009

LETTER TO FRIENDS AND READERS

Dear Friends and Readers,

I want to share with you these poems, prayers, song, quotations and journal that I composed and written in the span of 25 years.

Hope you enjoy reading them.

Blessings and peace in God.

Esperanza






LIFE IN A CIRCLE

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL

Life in a circle…

revolving, twirling

old and new

being and becoming

dying and birthing

called to be one…

One with the Divine.


FRENTE A MI CASA

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL
Cada vez que yo despertaba,



Detrás de las ventanas de mi cuarto
Mis ojos se iban a la maravillosa vista
cochabamba tra la pioggia e il serenoEn dirección a la cordillera del Tunari.   


Me imagino que Dios me invita a ir dentro de su corazón.
Cochabamba, Bolivia, mí querido país
Empecé a hablar con buenos días y como estas?
Hasta llegar a las estructuras mas complejas de la gramática
Además, disfruté las otras actividades
como la hora social, el baile y las conferencias.


La vida que ustedes y yo enfrentaremos
Creo que esta en los tiempos de la gramática también
Estamos aprendiendo, estábamos hablando, y habremos mejorado
No solamente en español, sino en otros aspectos de nuestra vida.


La gracia que Dios me dio de vivir aquí por cinco meses
era suficiente para aguantar los desafíos de este programa
Y sobre todo, tenía que buscarlo y encontrarlo
En el silencio de mis oraciones y en los anhelos de mi corazón.


Para mi las imagines de las montañas frente a mi casa
Me muestran de vez en cuando que yo estuve en el cerro de mi vida real
De que la altura es la profundidad del amor de Jesús.
De que Dios se me dio a través de ustedes, de mis compañeros,
de los profesores, de los empleados y de la administración.


A los chicos que yo he acompañado en Villa Pagador
Me dieron la claridad de mi vocación, la clase de tesoro que no puedo
Cambiar ni por el mayor tesoro del mundo.
La experiencia es muy profunda y sagrada para mi misma.


Mi alma quiere quedarse aquí en sud América.
Pero en la realidad no se puede.
Me voy pero llevaré conmigo el recuerdo del Instituto
Lo aprendido y las otras cosas el exceso de mi equipaje
porque yo compré mucho en la cancha en la sección de ropa usada.


No es fácil dejarlos ni salir de Cochabamba
Especialmente a mi familia boliviana, que me dio un buen trato
Mi trabajo voluntario en Villa Pagador y a la familia Maryknoll.

Después de este curso, me voy a Argentina
Y después, comenzare mi misión en Panamá.


Espero, que tengan un buen tiempo hasta llegar a sus destinos
Finalmente voy a decirles CHAU. . . HASTA LA VISTA
Y en cuanto nos encontremos, 
BUENOS DIAS, COMO ESTAN?


LIFE LIVED IN LOVE

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL.

Life fires with aglow
as the morning rises with the sun
covering the earth with its light
giving its warm embrace
and a welcoming love.

Life journeys is a life lived in love
for you and for me
it's a joy that pervades the day
a moment to hold on
and a time to behold for all eternity.






FONDEST MEMORIES

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL

Fondest thoughts

fondest love

fondest presence

in the Holy Eucharist.


Fondest gifts

fondest present

of Christ's presence

in the altar

of body and blood

in the adoration chapel

.... the blessed sacrament.


Jesus present

and Jesus' presence

allowing me experience his love.


O gentle and dear Jesus

I feel peace and love

flowing from you

flowing from your heart

renew and create in me

a deepest longing for you

always and forever

till my final resting place

find you in my heart. Amen.

HIS PRESENCE FOREVER

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL

Sometimes I plan where will I be
and ask where I've been
for the past decades of my life....



Now I wonder and ponder at the gift of the present and His presence
- the suprises in life
- the gifts that I've received
- the listening hearts of friends
and gift of friendship with Jesus
is enough to thank Him for 
every moment of this precious life.  

HALINA'T MAG-ALAY

Halina't tignan natin
ang sariling kakayahan
ginawa ka sa pag-ibig ng Diyos
pagmamahal sa puso'y
isiwalat ng walang humpay

halina kapatid, humawak ka
tayo'y tumugon sa tawag ng Diyos
baguhin ang buhay
ialay ang sarili

//. Di mo ba nababatid
si Kristo'y nag-alay ng buhay
para sa ting kaligtasan .//


Halina't salubungin ang isang bukas
na may alay ng pag-asang
kaligtasa´y hatid
sa bawat umiibig.

Coda. Mahal ka ng Diyos noon pa man
hanggang ngayon at bukas. Mahal ka ng Diyos.

1st song composition, notes kept in RVM Juniorate


photo of Killer Whale With Rainbow

PENTECOST DAY

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL

rain gently falling on the barren soil
quenching the thirst of a long year
giving birth to a seed buried on the ground
it's growth... a miracle from heaven.

wind gently come through nostrils
filling up empty spaces
touches grasses, swaying leaves
dancing at its soft music.

fire from the sky
spread out and touch
people of different nations
speaking in different languages
of the great things the Lord has done.

mazed and confused the miracle of
Pentecost it was
the Holy Spirit makes its indwelling
in the hearts of men and women
a life for the church
peace, joy and love its pure gift.


Holy Spirit come,
fill us with your life
fill us with your power
fill us with your strength
make your indwelling in us.

WONDERFUL YOU

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL

You have accepted me as I am
you have loved me without reserve
you have given meaning my existence in this world


you never condemned nor mistrust me
you always renew your friendship with me
you are my wonderful friend


you are the best of my friends
I would have been your worst friend
yet I'm still the best before you.

Never will I forget thee, my mother... a journal

I feel so tired and I dream only of a REST that would be my source of
strength in God.


Francie
I was called Francie at home but it was not carried neither in school, church nor by my peers.

I satisfied myself using the name because I feel at home with this and feel so endeared. I still long to be called in this manner.

F or P - friendly and playful as a child
R - recalling happy days all over again
A - and wishing upon the star and moon
N - never to be sad and troubled
C - child within, wake up and see!
I - in this world of ours
E - everyone is a child within
In my night prayer and silent adoration, t´was only then that I realized the love of my mother for me, I was never spanked by her, but really a beloved child and I thank God for the silent witness of my mother, her love, her affection and concern were much felt and concrete. How can a mother forget the child of her own? How can a child forget the womb that bore her?

Never will I forget thee, my mother.
photo of Pictures Of Chairs


(My mother Isabel Valmeo Principio died on February 26, 1999)

KAPATID KO, KAPATID KAY KRISTO, KASAMA NATIN

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL

Kapatid, halika 'yong yakapin

simula ng bagong pag-asa

mayroong ningning bawat mata

sa paglundo ng isang umaga.


Di ka titigil sa patak ng ulan

agos ng dumadagundong na problema

sa tilamsik at dagok ng 'yong isipan

pamayanin ang mga biyaya N'ya.


Kapatid, ikaw'y tunay na minahal

inaruga't pinagpala ng Maykapal

itinuring at inangkin Niyang anak

'yong lasapin pupog ng kanyang halik.


Di sayangin ang bawat sandali

siya ay nasa iyong puso.

Nagpahiwatig ng sarili

kapatid, kasama mo si Kristo.

A SONATA OF LOVE

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL



As I look up the sky,
gaze around the wide universe
and embrace the sea of thoughts
God said, I'm there....


Further I walk on
the vast horizons and depths of this world
reaching out to the creator
he said, I'm here....


I stop, look and listen
touch the grandeur
of God's love in my heart
and He said, ´alas´ you've found me.

YOU ARE GOD'S MYSTERY

Yellow Rose 2POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL

look at the face of God
and see His goodness
that is reflected upon you
His mercy is in your eyes
and His forgiveness in your heart.




Feel the presence of God
stirring deep within
loving you passionately
till the end of time



search for God in the depths
of your being
nature's beauty is his creation 
Wolvi 6
unfolding life's mystery and His wonder   


quest the life He has given you
it's an unending story
every moment reveals the person that you are



you are a mystery
a prototype of God's wonder-nature
his goodness you'll see
in the beautiful picture of yourself.



(my father, Melanio de Guzman Principio died on October 3, 2003)

HELLO, IT'S ME

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL

I'm calling you now

perhaps

it will be the same

promises and compromises


I'm calling you

listen to me

do you hear me well?


Hello, it's me

waiting for you

time is passing by

and I hear no response


It's me calling you again

ah, I hear your words

I'm here, hello it's me.

TAKIPSILIM SA DALAMPASIGAN



Kadiliman ay unti-unting lumukob
Ocean Picturessa pisngi ng m'la bughaw na langit
at ang alon ay nagsimulang sumaliw
sa duyan ng mapaglarong hangin...

.... mamaya-mam'ya'y rumaragasa
langkay ng batang saya'y di maikubli
at nagpasimulang magtampisaw
maglaro't maghabulan sa buhanginan.

kasabay ng indak ng mga alon
ay bangkang pumalaot sa karagatan
mangingisdang puno ng pag-asa
yaman ng dagat, dala'y kal'walhatian...

... unti-unting nilamon ng kadiliman
pisngi ng langit, naglaho sa paningin
hapyo ng hangin, naglagos sa kalamnan
nagbadya sa pagtatapos ng isang yugto.

THE SILENCE OF GOD

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL
Let our minds be silenced  
With the thoughts of God
To know His will and be our own.

Let our hearts be silenced
With the mystery of God at work
To crush and pin it
So new blood could flow to bring endurance and love.



Let our mouths be silenced
God’s words purify our lips
To speak his goodness and praise
That will bring glory to His name.


Let our bodies be silenced
With the peace of God
To bring fullness of life
Lively faces and smiles.

TRUE FRIEND

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL


Where there are joys
And broken hearts
Where there are laughters
And hostilities
True friends stand by your side
To let you be
And love the way you are.



But…
Very seldom in this world
True friends can be found
At the dawning of the day
Friendships and formed
At the end of the night
Friendships last.
Pictures of Jesus Christ Art Images Pics Paintings

Jesus is the only true friend
Who you are
And who you will be
He loves you and me
At all times
… and for all seasons
He is a true friend.

PRAYER OF A LONGING

POEMS ARE SONGS OF THE HEART AND SOUL

I wish I could die so I could be united with you forever

How I desire that the time will come to me early,

So that I could see you face to face

Whom I desire to meet since before…


Lord God, my father, you who directed my life

You who saved me and rescued me from illnesses and evil ways

Make me more and ever entrusting to your loving protection

May I not falter in my faith

May I always rise from the falls and failures I make

May I always put my eyes to the ways of Christ

and make my life be vulnerable to others.


Time is passings away

I myself will pass away

I pray not to pay attention to passing splendor of this world

But instead, gain riches for Christ

So when the end time will come

I could bring to Jesus only, the riches that will make his kingdom rich.

All these I ask in the name of Jesus Christ

Through the intercession of Mary. Amen.

THANKSGIVING PRAYER ON MY 25TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

O God, you are my God, whom I seek
For you my flesh pines
And my soul thirsts
Like the earth, parched, lifeless
And without water.

Thus, I will bless you while I live
Lifting up my hands in praise
For you have quenched my thirst
And filled up my hungry heart.

You have blessed me with gifts
And wrapped me in a mantle of your love
Keeping me safe and protected
You have guarded me over all my enemies
And kept me from evil doings.

O Lord Jesus in the emptiness of my being
You’ve made me so rich
For you’re in my heart
My greatest treasure.
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Thank you for the celebration of life
And of my new life in your company
For my parents, brother and sisters
For the gift of persons who have brought me
To the service of the Father
For them who have helped me grow
To see the beauty and meaning of my life
Lived in faith, hope and love.



I will remember your wondrous deeds
Upon my rising
And through the night watches
I will meditate on you.
That you’re my help, my constant friend
Who never fails to understand my weaknesses
Who brings comfort, peace, joy and love.

O my Jesus be the companion of life
And my partner, forever. Amen.

Embraced as One

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