random thoughts

true humility
as depicted in legends
surely is somewhere.
***

careful means prudent
in contrast to censorship
which simply denies.
***

tsk...tsk..tsk.

barely out of bed
things start calling my name
mechanically.
***

just a verse

to surpass
is not the same
as to overcome.

the former suggests comprehension
while the latter, subjugation.
***

Pilipino haiku

w/ English translations

Sino ba ako?
isang bukang-liwayway-
hinga ng buhay.

Who really am I?
am dawn breaking thru the clouds-
am a breath of life
***

Landas ng buhay
ang tumbok palaginang
tungo sa ilaw.

The pathways of life
always tend to move forward
searching for the light.
***

Budhing malinis
kaisipang payapa
tunay na ginto

pulchritude within,
and a mind that is peacefull
are golden treasures.
***


Patience Is A Good Friend

the mist is thickening...
stay calm

while in the dark-
let silence in

breathe deeply
to stoke the embers of life within..

exhale fully
to expel the dark shadows.

gracefully the moon recedes
as dawn ushers in a new day.
***

Chinese-like poem...

In resplendent garb eclipsing the sun
came illusions prancing around
Earth is turning East in its dance.
Duly the sun exposed illusions'tricky plans.
***

more haiku

freely the bees feast
on pink crepe myrtle blossoms
in the summer heat.
***
mind you, in one's head
the past, present and future
often exchange seats
***

without much ado
the body and old habits
tend to trump intent.
***

mechanically
giving aid to those in need
leaves the giver bare.
***

when others are harmed
by way of retribution
justice is ill served.
***

Eyes of the Soul

Every time I look at you

with the eyes of the soul

your full being appears

before me

unique

infinitely multiplied

since the dawn of history

My heart is overcome

before the wonderful mystery of life

Human who walks this Earth

today at the threshold of turbulent times

place yourself facing tomorrow,

that more distant and luminous tomorrow,

to be able to softly soar

May I go with you?

I will offer my hand when you need it

with strength I will encourage your step if need be

When the parting comes, we will be there together

and always, always, I will try to look at you

with the eyes of the soul

That is how I would like to arrive at my Destiny

with my mission fulfilled

with my house in order

free and happy

Thinking of the human species, February 1, 2008

(translation by Trudi Richard)

haiku

Oh, Bird of Intent
with your wings dispel the fog
cast by illusions

fear is the pavement
upon which meaninglessness
treads audaciously

Of Life's Ups and Downs

A dream's chance for fruition collapsed
when flood waters came unannounced.
.
Little did the dreamer know
the sorry missive carried by the tides.

Whence the storm came is rather clear
T'is the reason behind that mystifies.

With a Guide on one's side
Hope remains eternal

At the funeral
of broken dreams.