life in pink, la vie en rose...

when you're young life is in pink
when you're old life turns into maroon
lesser smiles more of the pause
lesser joy more of the sorrows

why could it be, why
more of the reflections
down the road of life
and the rolling of the tide

a story woven in a classic movie
lives gone before you, silenced and free
world of the past buried and shelved
in cold agony as the moon laughed and reigned

life is a wheel that keeps moving on
its pedals are run down, its tires all tired
it becomes rickety as the moving of time
as the passing of the years, life will be gone

so enjoy it while life is still in pink
it won't last long because life is just a breeze
a brief encounter, a meaningful meeting
of people around you at that life's train traveling...

above is a smiling rose image i took at the back of the Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church...

St. Faustina's prayer on how to be merciful...

Prayer To Be Merciful

O Most Holy Trinity! As many times as I breathe, as many times as my heart beats, as many times as my blood pulsates through my body, so many thousand times do I want to glorify Your mercy.

I want to be completely transformed into Your mercy and to be Your living reflection, O Lord. May the greatest of all Divine attributes, that of Your unfathomable Mercy, pass through my heart and soul to my neighbor.

Help me, O Lord, that my eyes may be merciful, so that I may never suspect or judge from appearances, but always look for what is beautiful in my neighbour’s souls and come to their  rescue. 

Help me, that my ears may be merciful, so that I may give heed to my neighbour’s needs, and not be indifferent to their pains and moaning.

Help me, O Lord, that my tongue may be merciful, so that I should never speak negatively of others, but have a word of comfort and forgiveness for all. 

Help me, O Lord, that my hands may be merciful and filled with good deeds, so that I may do only good to my neighbours and always try to take upon myself the more difficult and toilsome tasks.

Help me, O Lord, that my feet may be merciful, so that I may hurry to assist my neighbour, overcoming my own fatigue and weariness. My true rest is in the service of my neighbour. 

Help me, O Lord, that my heart may be merciful, so that I myself may feel all the sufferings of my neighbour. I will refuse my heart to no one. I will be sincere even with those who, I know, will abuse my kindness. And I will lock myself up in the most merciful Heart of Jesus. I will bear my own suffering in silence.

May your mercy, O Lord, rest upon me. (Diary 163)

it is farewell...

my husband was a philippine soldier. we miss him sooo much. this song brings tears to my eyes, his favorite...happy birthday tito soon...

My speech, HS reunion, April 2012

nostalgic mementos

April, 2012. First HS reunion with WPL classmates. Thanks Editha for sharing these precious mementos :)...priceless...

amazing ocean

the color is blue
is it true
peaceful like the sky
that's a lie

waves will soar
as typhoons roar
its water is restless
untamed and ruthless

look, it's aqua marine
open your eyes
colors are borrowed
masked of truth

but don't despair
beaches are tranquil
most of the year
a picture of quiet and calm

until that whiff of another hurricane winds...

patar beach in bolinao, pangasinan...

music matters...and i want to sing :)

Mesmerizing melodies meant for thee
Angelic tunes for her and he
Wonderful words melodious mix
Playing prominently across the street

Ballads, bachs or lullabies
Beaches and bars or any one's house
Unending beat, jamming feet
Dancing playfully per music sheet

Agonies, joy, sadness and smiles
All intermingled and all are intertwined
Targeting lives of the young or not
Boring deeply in their hearts

How magical, music can really be
How lovely it can make your day
How suddenly it can turn around
For one to cry and to always frown

With music melodies' spell
Changing our lives better from hell
Seeking soothing serenades
Your lips, theirs and mine can ever sing...

ah music, men make them for the loves of their lives :) and thank you pilita,  mr. fernando poe jr., mr. rock and roll king, elvis and the rest for sharing your beautiful music. i know i can't do it as good as you do and i do not have a band for accompaniment so i improvised :) the intention is clean and it is whole heartedly fun :) ... yup music makes me smile and i hope the rest of the universe as well ;)