(an attempt to write a poem in Tagalog)
Aalagaan kita at mamahalin,
Libangan ko at di ako binibitin,
Sapagkat ako'y nagiging tapat sa iyo,
'di pagpapalit at sa'yo lang aamo.
Aawitan kita at aking yayakapin,
Buong umaga, hapon pati gabi,
Marasap kayakap kahit malamig,
Hinahanap-hanap 'pag wala sa tabi.
Kasama kita sa hirap at ginhawa,
Ang tanging kausap at nakakaintindi,
'pag wala sa piling di na mapakali,
Alaala'y aking minumunimuni.
Binibigyang kulay ang buhay ko,
Sa palagay ko ito nga ay totoo,
Guitara o guitarang hawak ko ngayon,
Sinasamahan ako sa lahat ng panahon.
-Rona Llanos '94
Thursday, September 10, 2009
7161996
I haven't published this poem anywhere, but I wrote it in 1996 when I got homesick from my friends.
It's the 16th of July again,
Today is our birthday.
Be happy my dear friends,
Though I may be a bit lonely.
In my absence I hear this song,
Singing in the wind for all of you,
Blowing into my heart where you belong.
I will forever hold our friendship,
It's the only thing in my life right now that's true.
Too bad memories pass,
If I could stop time I would make our moments together last.
So I can stay and relive the moments we have together,
These days I tend to just stop and remember.
A lot has changed,
But never this friendship that I treasure.
And I am sure as I write this poem today,
Inspired with hope and love and faith,
To my friends far away.
-Rona Llanos July16 1996
It's the 16th of July again,
Today is our birthday.
Be happy my dear friends,
Though I may be a bit lonely.
In my absence I hear this song,
Singing in the wind for all of you,
Blowing into my heart where you belong.
I will forever hold our friendship,
It's the only thing in my life right now that's true.
Too bad memories pass,
If I could stop time I would make our moments together last.
So I can stay and relive the moments we have together,
These days I tend to just stop and remember.
A lot has changed,
But never this friendship that I treasure.
And I am sure as I write this poem today,
Inspired with hope and love and faith,
To my friends far away.
-Rona Llanos July16 1996
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
...
(this is actually an excerpt from a song I attempted to make back in 2002, I'm pretty sure my hubby can help me finish this piece )
(Refrain)
...I promise to take care of you
to love you
and to hold
We'll have stories of happy endings
like fairy tales are told
I can't imagine being anywhere else
It's just you and no one else
(Chorus)
This is the moment that we planned
When we become one and just hold hands
There is no need for words
Just your stare
Is all I need
To know that I was meant for you and you for me.
(Refrain)
...I promise to take care of you
to love you
and to hold
We'll have stories of happy endings
like fairy tales are told
I can't imagine being anywhere else
It's just you and no one else
(Chorus)
This is the moment that we planned
When we become one and just hold hands
There is no need for words
Just your stare
Is all I need
To know that I was meant for you and you for me.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Frustrated.
It starts like a motor, roaring as it ignites.
Eyes burning red from the anger of its sight,
The blood begins to boil like water in a pot.
As the veins consume the body like maggots on a rot.
Common sense does not apply since its blinded by fury,
A sudden a rush of thousands in a fire, leaving a building in a hurry.
Emotions leaning towards hate, as the fuse diminish,
Full of adrenaline and ready to explode at the sound of his witness.
Control seems difficult when the mind is clouded with those hated,
Balance is not a factor when this feeling is excavated.
Frustrated….
Mark Llanos
Eyes burning red from the anger of its sight,
The blood begins to boil like water in a pot.
As the veins consume the body like maggots on a rot.
Common sense does not apply since its blinded by fury,
A sudden a rush of thousands in a fire, leaving a building in a hurry.
Emotions leaning towards hate, as the fuse diminish,
Full of adrenaline and ready to explode at the sound of his witness.
Control seems difficult when the mind is clouded with those hated,
Balance is not a factor when this feeling is excavated.
Frustrated….
Mark Llanos
The Worthless Promise
The definition of a worthless promise, is similar to manure.
It smells and full of poison willing to corrupts those who are pure.
Its often used to build relations to those you are not close to,
But heed this warning, be wary of those who gives it so often to trick you.
A worthless promise is categorized as a favor in return for another.
Its often told by old acquaintances but can be as close as someone’s brother.
A conniving method used by snakes similar to Adam and Eve,
You rub my back and I’ll do the same is the wording similar in deceit.
A worthless promise is as useful as a fire in the rain,
Its may look nice in other forms but the result will be the same.
Do not be fooled by its glitter and its shine through atmosphere,
Because in the end its manure you are taking in, just to be clear.
Mark Llanos
It smells and full of poison willing to corrupts those who are pure.
Its often used to build relations to those you are not close to,
But heed this warning, be wary of those who gives it so often to trick you.
A worthless promise is categorized as a favor in return for another.
Its often told by old acquaintances but can be as close as someone’s brother.
A conniving method used by snakes similar to Adam and Eve,
You rub my back and I’ll do the same is the wording similar in deceit.
A worthless promise is as useful as a fire in the rain,
Its may look nice in other forms but the result will be the same.
Do not be fooled by its glitter and its shine through atmosphere,
Because in the end its manure you are taking in, just to be clear.
Mark Llanos
“Its just not meant to be”
Its just not meant to be I’m told when efforts go a stray,
It’s just not meant to be I hear from voices of those who don’t have much to say.
It’s just not meant to be, I read on paper standing there like a fool,
It’s just not meant to be, I tell myself as my facial expression plays it cool.
It’s just not meant to be, I see as chances pass me by,
It’s just not meant to be I say to myself, while deep inside I wonder why.
It’s just not meant to be, but do not worry it will come,
Its just not meant to be, just be patient for the one.
It’s just not meant to be, revolving in my head it spins,
It’s just not meant to be, I say until my patience is thin.
It’s just not meant to be, though efforts from others seems so willing,
It’s just not meant to be, they say cause its not their will that’s dying.
It’s just not meant to be, told so often like it’s the answer to all concerns,
It’s just not meant to be, seems like some BS’ reply to those who do not learn.
It’s just not meant to be, I whisper as I go to bed at night,
For its just not meant to be is the final statement as darkness overwhelms the light.
Mark Llanos
It’s just not meant to be I hear from voices of those who don’t have much to say.
It’s just not meant to be, I read on paper standing there like a fool,
It’s just not meant to be, I tell myself as my facial expression plays it cool.
It’s just not meant to be, I see as chances pass me by,
It’s just not meant to be I say to myself, while deep inside I wonder why.
It’s just not meant to be, but do not worry it will come,
Its just not meant to be, just be patient for the one.
It’s just not meant to be, revolving in my head it spins,
It’s just not meant to be, I say until my patience is thin.
It’s just not meant to be, though efforts from others seems so willing,
It’s just not meant to be, they say cause its not their will that’s dying.
It’s just not meant to be, told so often like it’s the answer to all concerns,
It’s just not meant to be, seems like some BS’ reply to those who do not learn.
It’s just not meant to be, I whisper as I go to bed at night,
For its just not meant to be is the final statement as darkness overwhelms the light.
Mark Llanos
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