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Why do people die? They just do, that's all All I know it's your personal belief People choose what they want to hear What is the reason behind a fallen leaf? It just withers, that's all Mother Nature plays it by ear We must listen with our heart and soul Who decides when, where and how? If you believe in God that's Who... When? any minute, any hour, any day How? it's the moment's call and anywhere... My gratitude, I was not in need of answers I waited for heaven's call from a Friendly Voice The silence echoed the looming emptiness But Your Light illuminated the dark void photo credit: Touch It via photopin (license) License: (license) photo credit: Fun with Christmas Lights I via photopin (license) License: (license)

(The following invocation was delivered by Atty. J. Antonio M. Carpio, a member of the Ateneo de Naga Board of Trustees and an alumnus of ADN Pre Law Class '51 during the annual alumni homecomiing of the Ateneo de Naga Alumni Association, Inc., last December 30, 1980 at the Ateneo Gymnasium. While the CITY NEWSWEEK does not necessarily subscribe to, much less endorse, the sentiments contained in the following invocation, we are reprinting it principally for its literary value and to underscore the fact that even under the present martial law regime there is, in truth and in fact, freedom of the press and of expression. ---Editor) Ever loving Father, hallowed be Your name. From Naga thru Kabikolan, we proclaim In myriad moods, our total dependence on You O Alpha and Omega of all that is good and true. Deign to bless us in a special way This day, our 34th homecoming. We pray, Too, for those no longer with us; for those  Who want to, but cannot be here; for those who ch...

We thought we knew him, Father Pacis, Yet we never half-expected Him among the ones elected Bishop---Princeps Caritatis--- With a promise they must keep--- "Feed my lambs, feed my sheep!" The Philippine Vincentians' fate That the centuries reflected, Was that no one was elected To the Church's Episcopate. Yes, no one still was called to keep His flock; to tend and feed His sheep. There must be something in the man Behind that bushy seeming frown Something that made Christ look down And, speaking through the Vatican Say "Here is one of those who'll keep And tend my flock and feed my sheep." He taught the old to accept the new But used the wisdom of the past To temper those who moved too fast. That they may keep the faith; be true And Bicolandia thus may reap Good helpers---Priests---to feed his sheep. A man who knew he did not know All that there is to know; who loved But Christ and Christ alone, and proved This love by l...

I'm afraid to love... Because I'm broken He turned around looked at her intently, Then walked away never turning back. With finality, tears flowed down her cheeks. She yelled, "Come back, you fool! I love you..." But he disappeared into the night. Like there was no tomorrow. Only two broken hearts. Promises unkept. And love unfulfilled. The End photo credit: Lonesome walker via photopin (license)   License: (license)

　　 Believe me when you’re down and out in Naga City you will realize that there’s no way to go but up and something or someone will pull you up then you experience that hope indeed floats. When you don’t learn your lesson, sadly, you might end up where you left off. A painful history should not repeat itself. 　We will go through a period in our life where we will be in a state of obscurity. It would be a time of soul-searching wherefore we will experience struggles, sufferings and sleepless nights. No one will be spared from this. It is a part of life. These moments of trials and tribulations will bring darkness into our existence. It is when hopelessness sets in and we question the value and meaning of our purpose in life. 　　　　 　For most of us, it is the time that we pray and beg for help. We pray for something or someone to save us from our troubles. An inspiring epic of a hero saving the helpless somehow shows us a glimmer of hope or a ray of light that will illumi...

Destiny. That is THE one word that was/is and probably will be the driving force that steered/steers and will steer the direction of my life. It is the hidden power believed to control what will happen in the future. Other words for it are fate and fortune. Free will comes into play only if you choose or refuse anything that will happen in your life. The mere fact that which family you were born into or being an orphan had been predestined for you. However, choosing friends is something that is inherently a matter of being half fate and half choice. I have climbed a mountain. I was elated. I even saw a soaring falcon as it disappeared into the forest. I discovered water again for the first time in my life. The thirst you experience after reaching the summit is indescribable. I consumed a great amount of precious water just to quench the new thirst. Climbing a mountain was not on my bucket list. If I had a choice I would have remained at home for the rest of my life...

The subdued humming of the air conditioning became inaudible It is raining heavily outside as raindrops hit the roof and the pavement I like to let the words flow as I listen to the relaxing melody of the downpour I noticed that the more I write in this kind of situation the more it is incredible People wonder why poets like the water in this form- it is mere enchantment The rhyme and rhythm makes the readers want to reflect on the poem's core 8/14/2015  photo credit: clouds bring the f-stop blues via photopin (license) License: (license)