A father’s love builds security in his daughter. His time, attention, care and affirmation shapes confidence, assurance and character of his daughter. My admiration for my Papa became more meaningful when I was able to understand his works of being…
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Gustong magpahinga sa mundong nakakapagodIwanan ang ingay at guloPara sa pusoPara sa sariliPara makawala sa paulit-ulit na ruta Uhaw sa hinahanap na pag-ibigNapapaisip, bakit galit na galit ang mga kuliglig?Tinatanong ang sarili, kailan ito titigilBaka bukas, o sa makalawaGiginhawa na…
When will this pandemic end?We are 828 kilometers apart.More than words I hope I could sendThe love I carry in my heart. Memory is my friend;Which I can barely possess.Yet I pray that your embrace would extendTo console me in…
IMama taught me to wait in lifeAnd never cheat or steal and lieTo work for what I earn and never look down on anyoneMama taught all there’s to knowAnd told me that there’s more this worldCan show me discover my…
My family has been my source of determination and strength. Despite the fact that I grew up in a broken home, that helped me get through life’s circumstances. The pain and struggle I experienced between my late dad and my…
There was point in my life, the darkest part of my past, when I’ve hurt so many people, most especially, my family. I was only 14 years old when my father died. I thought I lost every hope that…
Theme parks hold a special place in my childhood heart. At age 4, I was in a constant state of being in awe with dancing lights and happy theme park songs. But one thing though, I was never really a…
Our mom is the best mom in the world. As cliché as it may be, we still hear our friends or strangers use this phrase when they speak proudly of their mothers. We certainly look up to our mothers…
Change is all around us. It comes in many different ways, bringing many different things. There are countless chances it may entail – pain, disappointment, frustration, happiness, resolve, clarity and the list goes on. Change can be so unpredictable and…
On my 25th birthday, I was telling my friends of how I wish I could experience living alone. Turning a quarter of a century made me thirst for more responsibility and self-reliance. I imagine doing my own grocery shopping, laundry,…