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.
Impromptu · Sentiments

The Gifts

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In my journey
to life,
too often
I nearly get lost
between darkness and light;
noisiness and peace.
Thank goodness,
I stumbled on the gifts.

And if the gift of light
brings me awareness
to man darkness,
the gift of peace
however,
brings grace
through acceptance
that such darkness exists.

When the gift of light
brings me knowledge
to deal with the unknown,
the gift of peace
however,
brings me wisdom
that great possibilities
often lie in the unknown.

And when the gift of light
brings understanding
to unwelcomed thoughts,
the gift of peace
brings compassion
that allows me to reconcile
unwelcomed thoughts
with my morals and values.

For if the gift of light
could walk me
to the valley of truth,
the gift of peace
always allows me
to run worry free in the valley,
all the way
to the apex of serenity,
and even if my eyes are closed.

For the gift of peace
brings the brightest light;
allowing me to see the world,
myself, and everyone around me,
not through the eyes,
but through my heart and soul.

Blogging · Community · Creative · Poetry

She

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. . .to all the fellow She’s of WordPress, and of the world.


I

The lotus
whose beauty,
divinity
candor,
and grace,
always brings
sunshine
even
on rainy days—

II

The pretty,
little dainty
who loves
pigtails,
new dresses
lollipops
and fairytale,
but will never
trade your lap
and
warm embrace—

III

The chic high-schooler
who loves mini-skirts,
lip glosses,
Blush-ons,
Roses,
and serenades—

IV

The selfless Fiancée
who would give up
the world
to wear your ring,
and say
“I do,”
come what may.

V

Her eyes mirror
her yearning soul;
Her smiles are
ever glorious
and bright;
Her tears
so crystal clear
and could melt
the stiffest heart
be afar
or near.

VI

She carried you
in her womb;
She fed you
with her blood;
She sang you
a lullaby
for so many nights.

So love her—
Cherish her—
Coz though
she is,
what she is–
SHE is a gift–
so, you must
love her!



Creative · Dating and Relationship · Love · Poetry

This Deep Thing

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If you can measure
How big and deep the Pacific ocean is;
How big and deep the Arctic ocean is;
How big and deep the Indian ocean is;
The Southern,
The Mariana,
And the Atlantic,
And add their figures–
Add the ones that are yet to discover–
Add them altogether–
If you can,
If can
Then you probably know
How big and deep
Is my love for you. . .

But
No matter how your numbers sum up to;
No matter how doubts may deceive you
Baby,
Not all love remains this true!

Featured Song:

How Deep Is Your Love
(Courtesy of YouTube)

Creative · Goodbyes · Poetry

Ebb Tide

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Haikus

I

As unstoppable

as the receding tide, hands

are waving goodbye.

II

Critical period

of high and low water–flows

away from the shore.

III

Shallow water’s back

To sea; inevitable

as our destiny.

IV

No matter how sad,

Have the courage to say bye,

For when it is gone. . .

It’s gone!
No trace;
No memory!

Creative · Love · Non-Fiction · Poems · Poetry · Sentiments

I Love You All the Way

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With the entirety of my being:
from the innermost core of my heart;
to the very depth of my soul;
amidst dire barricades,
despite grand walls,
inspite of any given facts,
regardless of screaming differences,
notwithstanding what will come along,
be in hell or in high waters,
I love you.
I will always love you,
always, always will. . .

All the way.

Featured Song:

I love You All the Way

By Janie Frickie, 1978

http://www.youtube.com/RL-yB6HWQVo (Courtesy of YouTube)

Blogging · Creative · Humor · Poetry

Say

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Say what you mean,
and mean what you say.
Don’t talk nonsense.
Speak with weight.
Don’t talk in haze,
Speak straight.

You may write an essay,
or a play,
for a broadway,
in a hallway,
or a driveway,
freeway,
highway,
byway,
in whatever ways,
just write and say
your heart out.

Never talk like doomsday;
avoid cliché.
Speak with grace.
Never brag;
No one listens to proud.
Say and be glad
for the voice,
the message,
and the gut.

Featured Song:

Say, Say, Say
By Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney
1983

Creative · Fiction · Love · Lyrics · Poetry

I Can’t Smile Without You

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The air that I breathe;
The rainbow that brightens my day;
The summer breeze that warms my cheeks;
The dream that keeps me going;
The delight of my eyes;
The music of my soul;
The joy of my heart;
My loyal fan;
My best friend;
My faithful lover;
My fantasy;
My reality;
My life;
My everything,
Is YOU!
And that’s how big your role in my life!
Without you,
I can’t smile,
Neither, grin.
Without you,
Life has no meaning.
Without you,
I can’t go on living.