Through Your Eyes (a sequel to Perspective)

A single wish to beat

The stifling summer heat—

At times, mine is Victory,

At times, fate frowns on me.

I see you, dear child: dressed by the sun,

The wind touching your hair, then it is gone.
Your eyes a pool of questions, your feet itch to run,

To explore. Your smile proclaims the fun.

I take a leaf from you again,

As when you tasted candy in the rain.

I will see the world through your eyes,

Even if it will take a million tries.

*photos by Michael Angelo Maga-ao

Perspective

(Photo taken from the Facebook account of my cousin Mike)

Let me be like you: the child-like calm

On your lovely face. Your little palm

Open to raindrops, your pink tongue out

For candy bars that Mommy sings about.

I have learned to despise the rainfall,

Because it’s a hindrance, after all.

My shoes get drenched, my body cold

Umbrella sways despite my firm hold.

I look at you, and I’m hit hard. Squarely.

I mope, whereas you are perfectly happy.

A smile lights up your eyes; your face is split,

Whereas I’m at the end of my wits.

I take a leaf from your book, little one.

Henceforth I will do as you have done.

When the rain comes to my life again,

I will welcome it with my arms open.

 

When blue skies turn to grey,

When I wake up to a rainy day,

Help me not to languish, mope or pout—

Of the fact that I cannot have a nice day out.

Spring Forth, Summer

a welcome present
for Summer Gael 

Spring forth, Summer--

Bring radiant colors

To the world. Discover the wonder

Of what lies outside the doors.

Spring forth, Summer--

Light a fire that will glow

Brilliantly. And as you grow,

Reflect in your life the Father.

Spring forth, Summer--

Spread warmth to those around,

That each life you touch now--and later--

Would be glad that you're around.

Spring forth, Summer!