ABC STARS Inspires

disciples of greed, by vile speeches, now praise the new and curse the old as if no one know their goal is gold. even rats remain rats till the end; but they, they blend with each tide and trend! despicable breed of spineless leeches!! 27-11-61 photo credit: Chameleon's eye via photopin (license)   License: (license)

              Ah money, money everywhere!        In books and checks and slips they sign;        Money, money everywhere        Not a cent of it is mine! 10feb64        photo credit: Throw cash at the problem via photopin (license) License: (license) photo credit: Pile of Cash via photopin (license) License: (license)

                                                                                               They told me: "I was made to know                                    "To love, to serve God and to be                                         "Happy with Him forever in Heaven."                      But, that was when I was Seven.                      I'm older now, this rhapsody                   ...

I had every reason and excuse to give up but I kept on and fought my battles: the battle of the bulge. I have come to realize that in my situation it is really a war. And it is a lifetime war. Just one wrong small move and I lose a battle every time. The only consolation is: I have mastered the art of war against weight gain. I have four passports to prove the different conditions my weight had been in, with the first a trimmer version; the second a plumper one; the third with a toned and well pronounced jawline; and the last a healthier version. I was extremely over weight in 2008 and a few times before for that matter but I distinctly remember that particular battle because it was how I found my own way of losing the unwanted pounds and became really successful at it. I had very obvious spectacular results that people who knew I was fat instantly commented how great I looked and the next thing they asked is how I did it. To be honest I didn’t exactly tell them how. ...

Its name is Legion. Demonic possession uncurled From out of seductive substances and weeds Uncoiling astral dreams and frenzied deeds. A deathly plague that's sweeping o'er the world. Beguiling escape from strife uncomprehended; A sly caress, embrace, then a python-hold Crushing rich or poor, young or old. 'Tis said there's no way out till life is ended. Yet, a few break out. From them we know That 'twas the break-up of their family That spun their insecurities and fears The seeds from out of which addictions grow. Could this, conversely, be the remedy? Familial love --- the warmth that dries all tears? 8 Dec 92 photo credit: The Holy Family 24 via photopin (license)   License: (license)

Ninoy Aquino Yellow flowers by the highway,          Yellow ribbons all in view At Luneta's every byway;          How we all remember you! Yellow of the sunbeams bursting          On our red and white and blue; Symbol of our people thirsting          For the freedoms that we knew! Never fearing, ever fighting          Though we were a lonely few! By your martyrdom uniting          Native, Moslem, Christian, Jew! An aroused, emboldened nation,          Vigilant and ever true, Seeking just reconciliation          Is our legacy from you! Ah, the million madding faces          Demanding justice overdue! Millions more in other places---          Ilocandia to Sulu! Though the tyrant keeps ...

Image courtesy of Danilo Rizzuti at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Image courtesy of ponsulak at FreeDigitalPhotos.net There is a story from somewhere in time That tells us why, of all the newly born, Babies communicate by pantomime For many a moon beyond their natal morn -- Their mem'ries are so full of God, that's why They mustn't speak or else they might reveal Some heaven's secrets no angel may deny Of ecstasy too much for us to feel! You were so fresh from God, a fortnight's flight From Him. Did she play with you awhile, When you met her flying home that night? And is she with us now, as you smile?        Our newest, dearest grandchild, Baby Bernice,        Could you share that secret? Share that Peace? 28 July 95