a milestone to mark
a time that was and will be
of gratitude, hope
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
December Haikus # 10
Turns to Winter's first snowflake
Turns to Spring's raindrop
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
December Haikus # 6
Glass balls, glowing lights
Dead tree in living roomKilled to honor birth (msi)
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Yet Untitled
Like red rose petals
Scattered across oceans blue
Hints of saffron peeking
One with the wind, one with you
Love, peace, and kindness
Compassion above all
My singing bowl mute
Until I stopped trying
First a whisper
Vibrations from nowhere
Swelling to a crescendo
Each grain of colored sand
The coming together
Scattered across oceans blue
Hints of saffron peeking
One with the wind, one with you
Love, peace, and kindness
Compassion above all
My singing bowl mute
Until I stopped trying
First a whisper
Vibrations from nowhere
Swelling to a crescendo
Each grain of colored sand
The coming together
A mandala of pure intentions
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Paspas Apas
Kinabuhi nagdagan. Hasta ang adlaw og buwan naghimamat.
Hapit ma-apsan. Hinay-hinay. Huwat. Hunong.
Hangtud ikaw sa kinabuhi ma-abtan.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
The Dance
Thirteen years and still learning the steps
At times out of rhythm, at times out of synch
Toes stepped on, sitting a song out
Thirteen years of doing the dance of life
Getting the dip right, the sway of hips even
after a fight
Still dancing. Even when the music stills.One and thirteen years ago you asked
I said yes
I still do
I always will
May the dance never end
Even as the song changes
Dance with me
And I - only with you
Happy Anniversary, Randy.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Jow Yosef's Still Life
Stillness in constant motion, footsteps tapping away
Balsa boat floats with his dreams
Thoughts flutter - swirling gossamer butterfly wings
Whispered supplications yet to be heard
A life lived one breath at a time
His last sigh the gift of a life well-lived
Like a leaf floating on a streamSearching for home, home, home
Not knowing where the current goes
'til the heavens blush, surrendering to the night
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Yes - Virginia!
Accolades left wanting
I love you beyond any treasure
Each year a gift to us
Each year a gift to us
Eighty and four - I pray for more
The lines in your face
Have their stories to tell
Sure I am responsible
For one or two wrinkle
If I can be half the mother
You were to seven
My own would be blessed
By God from heaven
Today I give to you
A bouquet of gratitude
From the garden of love
You have planted in my heart
Happy Mother's Day, Mom.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
This Child of Mine Who's Nine, I'm Gonna Let Him Shine
Today we celebrate the day of your birth and too soon, some of your childhood memories will have dimmed, tucked away in the attics of our minds. I write this letter to remind you of some of them, perhaps to stumble into long after you have outgrown your favorite toys.
I will always remember how when you were 4 years old, you got down on one knee, bowed your head with reverence and offered me a heart-shaped plastic ring and told me you were going to marry me. Here's a few of your precious quotes when you were 5-6 years old:
"Mommy, I'm getting good in swimming! Last week I swallowed water 8 times and today I swallowed water 2 times only!"
"Mommy, I get it now - God is the Father,Mary is the Mother, Jesus is the Son and the Holy Spirit is...the pet! Just like a family!"
"Mommy... we really have two hearts...one is for loving and doing good things and the other is for doing bad things. And everytime we do something good the "good" heart gets bigger and hopefully it will always be bigger than the "bad" heart."
"Mommy...do you know what FYI means? Well...FYI... I love you very much!"
For school we had to work on your use of punctuation marks. But really I am proud of you for looking at life as one big exclamation point! The other day as a scout activity you made a card for a boy who is battling cancer. You drew a really good picture of Yoda brandishing a sword in each hand and in bold letters you wrote, "Die you must NOT."
I love how you include other people outside our family in your nightly prayers - like the people in Japan, those who have died and even the sick children I take care of at work. I will always treasure that day you read to Lolo when we were in the Philippines during his last days and how he would nod his head even though he had his eyes closed when we asked him if you should continue reading.
And even though you and Jared have your moments of bickering that pushes me to the edge some days, always, always you are generous to him and willing to give up what is near and dear to you, just for him. We're still amazed at how we were playing hangman in the van on our road trip to Saint Louis over spring break and you were able to guess the word he had in mind even before I could put down a letter. Not just one time but 4 times! Not only that, a few days later you were hanging out with him in our room trying to put off taking a bath. He wanted us to guess what he was drawing and after only 2 strokes you right away knew what it was!
You are truly wise beyond your years, perceptive in ways that surprise me and your fire and passion in life I hope will serve you well in ways that count. You already know what is important - faith, love, and how to have fun without spending a lot.
I end this letter with the hope that you will never forget these lessons as you will need them later. More than ever. Remember that home is where your heart is, and you always have your own spot in mine.
Happy Birthday, child of mine.
Love,
Mom
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
31-day Haiku Challenge
Peace. Serenity.
Faith. Hope. Love. Wisdom. Courage.
Surrender. Breathe. Laugh.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
31-day Haiku Challenge
Who ate half the moon,
leaving bright stars for crumbs and
me with dreams of you
Saturday, March 26, 2011
31-day Haiku Challenge
Lost in the daffodils' gaze
Winter and Spring kissed
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
31-day Haiku Challenge
(image by richard suarez)
So close yet still far
Hiding shy behind gray cloudsMoonstruck by midnight
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
31-day Haiku Challenge
With eyes closed - listen
Cherry blossoms sing of hope
Stillness brings clar'ty
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
31-day Haiku Challenge
(art by Ploi )
Remembrance in its petals
Beauty, sleep, and death.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
31-day Haiku Challenge
(stained glass art by Denis Ibona)
Stealing night and dreams with it
Land of Zen weeping
Land of Zen weeping
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
31-day Haiku Challenge
(image by Tom Wortham)
Jonquils, crocuses
Unafraid of frost - they bloom
Unafraid of frost - they bloom
To gift us with Spring
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
31-day Haiku Challenge
(rennan quijano)
Rainsounds - my mantra
Rivulets turn to rivers
Rainclouds prom'sing more
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