Tribute to a Lady

arms ready to welcome, heart brimming with love
hands open, giving more than she can
it is thus a wonder, that a gentle lady can be so tough
odysseus never faced such hurdles as she had
her feats are no mere herculean tasks
never afraid to cry, never hesitant to laugh
she carries her name proudly - MAMA -
a crown of glory on her head

What Could Have Been

she never knew my heart beat for her
never saw how my eyes shone when i'm with her
she talked about the loves of her heart -
i was broken, yet i never wanted us to part

if only she had known then how i felt
heard the words i've so wanted sent
then things could have been different
enjoying the moments we could have together spent

but time passed, and i moved on
what could have been had not been born
i see now with eyes so changed
to love her still, my heart would be pained

then she comes, her arms ready to welcome
but her invitation i meet with the truth and then some
what could have been, can still be
if only she could accept the different me

The Man in My Life

There is a man in my life.
No, he is not divinity, but I adore him.
First time I saw him, I fell in love instantly.
I looked into his eyes and knew that he will be in my heart forever.

It has been a week since I last saw him
And the separation pains me
Though apart I know we are connected
by a bond much stronger than touch

I live to learn FOR him what the world has to offer
To give him my utmost (as a famous book would put it)
Crazy as it may sound, I'd give up a lot to make him happy
He has made me happy by just being there

Miguel Antonio, the man in my life
He comes as a welcome breeze, a healing warmth
I am thankful forever for the gift
A wonderful blessing, my nephew Miguel