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.
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I am responsible for my future.

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Describe something you learned in high school.

Gone are the days, when teachers would be there to guide you all throughout.

When adulthood begins, here comes a life filled with responsibilities—and there’s no turning back.

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Sing spring sing, sing the hope you bring

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“Spring is nature’s way, ‘Let’s party!’—“ Robin Williams

Spring reminds us that no matter how cold and cruel life may seem, there’s an end to whatever rough thing we are going through. So never get discouraged and be on the lookout for opportunities.

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To exercise with the elders in the park

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What’s the most fun way to exercise?

Some do yoga. Some do tai-chi. Some are walking. But whatever they do—they inspire me to do my thing too (and not to mention you’d feel younger too). Then again, amid aging; they have the determination to stay fit and be on “top of the game.”

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Eclipse in America

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My heart jumps seeing

The partial eclipse, I wish

For total. . . next time.

The kids in us all

Were bewildered seeing

The phenomenon.

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Elizabeth Bennett

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If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why?

I love her character:

She’s smart,

She’s gutsy,

She’s witty,

And a dignified young lady

Worthy of a man of character

Such as Mr. Darcy.

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Courage

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It takes a step,

A leap,

A move—

Then an act

To deal with your battles.

Always consider hope and faith

In your artillery;

And victory will be on your side.

Everything is possible given time.

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Reality Check

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Life is a series of choices,

And few cameo of coincidences—

The plot isn’t made

Not until you choose to

And time agrees with you.

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Right of Way

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The doves are flock-walking

At a marked cross-walk;

calm and collected

They’re crossing the street,

fearing nothing.

The car drivers can’t do anything;

But to wait patiently—

They can’t honk horns.

It’s a no-no in Hawaii!

Besides,

The doves have the right way;

The car drivers can’t really do anything,

But to enjoy the sight

Of the law abiding flock.