Author: AinaBalagtas

I am an essayist, a news correspondent, a poet, a big fan of language and words; an ardent lover of arts and imagination-- I am a writer.
Haiku · Writing True

Don’t Merely Exist: Live

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Purpose, direction—

These carriers of meaning—

Make sure you get yours.

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My Aspirations

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What gives you direction in life?

Through my humble pursuits in life,

I get a clear sense of direction.

“Focus,” my subconscious said

Whenever there’s a tendency

To go awry; I hear that all the time.

It also inspires me

To do better than good.

It’s like I’m a “bride,”

And my aspirations is my “groom.“

I’m excited.

I’m hopeful.

I’m eager to work hard

To be deserving

of a brighter future.

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“To thine own self be true,” William Shakespeare.

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Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?

Otherwise,

You’re not better than a monkey,

Who makes a fool of himself.

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Thanksgiving Day

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What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?

We, all have a lot to thank God for and be grateful.

One, check your pulse.

You’re alive, right?

Two, you’re born to love and be loved.

You are surrounded by family, friends, and love ones.

Three, you’re eating or nourishing your bodies.

And the list is long—I’m sure.

As for me, I have been to hell and high waters.

I have been to situations, which are matter of life and death—

But God’s love is unrelenting.

So, here I am, alive, safe, working, blogging—

And with my degrees, I can say, I am not a nobody.

And for all of these, I love Thanksgiving Day!

Although I am thankful everyday.

Creative · Ponderings

Not Yet

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Have you ever been camping?

But one night, I will.

I love to see the moon and the stars,

Where there’s no other source of light.

And after I gaze enough,

I would make a bonfire,

S ’mores and hot coco.

Then I would bring out the ukulele,

Play it

And sing Grow Old With You

Or and Wouldn’t it Be Nice.

Let the moon and the stars witness.

After I sing enough,

I would lay down with him,

Say a little prayer,

And bid goodnight

To the moon and the stars above.

Creative · Poetry

LI

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The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
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Smiling 😊

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What are your favorite emojis?

But I love all of them:

For me,

Emojis are the informal language of the Digital world,

Which we can use to express emotions “at the moment;”

And which often brings humor to the conversation.

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Shine

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Each of us has our own beauty—

Inwardly or outwardly—

It’s distinctively ours,

To own and behold.