Kwento Nating Dalawa (Spoken Poetry)

Paano ko ba sisimulan

ang pagsulat ng tula

ng pag-ibig nating dalawa?

Sisimulan ko ba sa pagsikat ng araw

kung saan una tayo nagkita?

O noong pa-dabit hapon na

kung saan pormal kitang nakilala?

Natatandaan ko pa

may kislap na taglay

ang ating mga mata

noong una itong magtama.

Kaagad na gumuhit ang ngiti

sa pisngi ng ating mga mukha.

Nabalot man ng katahimikan

ang mga unang sandaling

tayo’y nagtagpo,

sa aking pagtulog baon-baon ko

ang sayang dulot nito sa aking puso.

Sa mga sandaling iyon,

batid nating mayroong

isang magandang simula na

tatawagin nating

“Ikaw at ako”.

Simula ng pagmamahalang

may magandang pangako.

Dumaan ang mga araw

at ako’y iyong pinasyal

sa mundo mong malayo sa siyudad

na kung saan ang paligid ay

puno ng pag-ibig na hubad.

Ang mga halaman at bulaklak

wari’y sumasayaw sa galak

dahil ang ating mga kamay ay

magkahawak.

Ang simoy ng hangin

ay kasing lamig ng

iyong mga yakap na nakakapit

sa buo kong katawan.

At ang kumpas ng alon sa dagat

ay nagpapahiwatig

na bagyo man ang dumaan

kaya mong langunin

wag lang tayo umabot sa paglisan.

May kiliting dulot

ang bawat paggising ko sa umaga

dahil sa ating tagpuan

ikaw ay naghihintay na.

Dala-dala ang iyong gitara

na wari’y sa aki’y manghaharana.

Ang huni ng mga ibon ay tila awit

sa ating mga tenga

habang tayo ay papunta

sa tabing ilog kung saan

una mong sinabi

“Mahal Kita.”

Ang mga sumunod pang mga araw

ay langit sa piling mo.

Ngunit dumating ang oras na

kailangang lumisan ako

pabalik sa mundong

ginagalawan ko.

Dumaloy ang luha

sa ating mga mata

kasabay ng pagbuhos ng ulan.

Kasabay din ba ng pagsara

ng pintuan ng mga puso

nating nagmamahalan?

Doon sa ating tagpuan

ako ay nagpaalam.

Inabot mo ang iyong larawan at sinabing

“itago mo at palagi mong tignan,

para ako ay hindi mo malimutan.”

Umuwi akong bitbit ang bagahe

ng kalungkutan

at hinarap ang aking mundong

di ka man lang mahagkan.

Ang pabaon mong larawan

ang tangi kong kinakapitan.

Umaasa na darating ang araw

na muli tayong magkakasama.

Walang araw na dumaan

na di ka nawala sa king isipan.

Ang langit ay may hatid na tuwa

handog nito’y isang sulat

galing sayo sinta.

Mga sulat kung saan nakalathala

kung gaano ayaw mo akong mawala.

Nakasaad sa liham mo

“hintayin mo ako, darating ako.”

Tanda na magkalayo man ang

ating mundo,

handa kang sumugal makamtan lang

ang pag ibig ko.

Ang puso ko ay lalong nagalak

Nang lubusan kong malaman

na ang pag ibig mo ay busilak.

Gumawa ka ng isang tulay

para ang mundo mo at mundo ko

ay magtagpo.

Doon mo tinatahak ang daan

para baybayin ang sandaling

makausap lang ako sa telepono

at marinig ang tinig ko.

Milya milya man ang layo

At magkabilang sulok
ang ating mundo

di mo inalintana ang pagod

magkasama lang tayo.
Ngayon parang isang panaginip

nandito ka sa piling ko
kaya’t ang saya ko ay

abot hanggang langit.

Sa ilalim ng liwanag
ng mga bituin,
di mo maalis sa akin

ang iyong tingin.
Ang mga mata mo’y nangungusap
tila sinasabi ika’y
nakamtan na pangarap.

Saksi ang buwan
sa pagdampi ng ating mga labi.
At ang init ng iyong halik
ay damang dama ng

buo kong katawan.

Pagkatapos ay iyong sinambit
“Mahal kita at kahit kailan
sa isip ko’y di ka nawaglit.”

Doon sumagot ako at aking sinabi
“Mahal din kita, at kahit kanino’y
di ka ipagpapalit.”

Hinawakan mong maigi
ang aking kamay
na parang isang batang sa
kanyang ina’y ayaw mawalay.

Niyakap mo ako ng mahigpit
kay tagal…
kay sarap…
at parang ayaw bumitiw

sa pagkakakapit.

Sa pagkakataong ito
tayo ay tumahi ng mga alala
na magduduktong sa puso
nating dalawa.

Mga alalaang ating babalikan
habang tayo ay nabubuhay
na magsisilbing gabay
ng ating pagmamahalan.

Ngunit sadyang mapaglaro ang tadhana
sa kabila ng saya
kasunod ay lungkot na dala dala.
Bakit kailangan ikaw naman ang lumisan?

Paano ang pangakong pagmamahalan.

Sa iyong pag alis
nagkulang ang aking pagkatao
dahil bitbit mo ang isang parte ng puso ko.

Parang isang bagyo
na di ko alam kung kailan matatapos
maghihintay hanggang sa sumikat ang araw
at mahagkan ka muli ng lubos.

Lumakad ang panahon
ng wala ka sa piling ko.

Dumaan ang mga araw
na tanging mga alaala natin
ang siyang tinatanaw.

Sa bawat umaga
hinahanap ka ng aking mg mata.

At wari’y ang tinig mo’y
nauulinigan ng aking tenga.

Nais sambitin ng labi ko na
Mahal na Mahal kita
ngunit tanging katahimikan
ang sumagot sa aking mga kataga.

Inanod ng agos ng tubig sa ilog
ang pag-ibig sa puso nating dalawa,

Tanong ko sa hangin
ikaw ba’y lumisan na?

Naghihintay ng sagot hanggang sa pagtulog.

Nawala ka ng hindi ko

alam ang dahilan.

Hindi mo na ba ako mahal?
Yan ang palagi kong tanong
sa Maykapal.
O sadyang binali mo na ang
pangako mong
hinding-hindi mo ako pakakawalan?

Sa mahabang panahon na nagdaan
di ka nawala saking isipan.

Sa puso ko’y may lugar na sa iyo’y nakalaan
umaasa akong nandyan pa rin ako
sa puso mong dati ay ako ang laman.

May bagong halimuyak
ang mga bulaklak.

May bagong tinig sa puso
ko’y umaawit.

Ako ba ay handa na sa panobagong
pag-ibig?

Binuksan ko ang pinto ng puso ko
at sumulat ng panibagong pahina
sa buhay ko.

Magpipinta ng bagong alalaa
na walang bakas ng ikaw at ako.

Muling nagkaron ng bahaghari
ang kalangitan.

Dahil natapos na ang dilim
ng kalungkutan ng iyong paglisan.

At nalaman kong

Sumikat na rin ang araw
sa malungkot mong umaga.

At sa paggising mo
hindi na ako ang nasa piling mo.

Ngunit bakit kung kailan
pareho na tayong may mga
pananagutan,
muli kang bumalik at
sa aki’y nagparamdam.

Mahabang panahon akong nangulila
matagal na panahong umiyak
dahil sa’yo sinta.

Ngayon nandito ka kapiling kita
pero mayroon na tayong ibang sinisinta.

Ngutnit ramdam ko
ang tibok ng iyong puso
nung ako’y muling hinagkan mo.

Narinig kong ako pa rin
ang tinitibok nito.

Ang mga yakap mo’y kasing higpit
pa rin nung una mo akong hinagkan,
ayaw bumitiw,

ayaw akong pakawalan.

Nakita ko pa rin ang ningning sa
iyong mga mata,
katulad ng galak nung
tayo’y magkasintahan pa.

Ganun pa rin ang paghawak mo
sa aking mga kamay,
mahigpit, makapit,

tila ayaw akong mawalay.

Ang yong mga halik sa aking labi
ay sing tamis pa rin ng dati.
Muli kong narinig na iyong sinambit
“Mahal kita…
Mahal pa rin kita…
Mamahalin pa rin kita…

Kahit kailan hindi ka nawala sa aking isipan.”

Ang tingin sa yong mga mata’y
tila humihingi ng kapatawaran
sa aming nakaraang

kanyang pinanghihinayangan.

Luha..

Walang tigil na pag-agos ng luha
sa aking mga mata.

Mahigpit kitang niyakap

At sinabing…
“Mahal kita noon…

At mas Mahal kita ngayon.”

Mahirap…

Mali…

Ngunit nagkaroon ng panibagong
pahina ang libro ng pag-ibig
nating dalawa.

Mabigat man ang balakid
na kinakaharap natin,
ngunit nakakapagsulat tayo
ng maraming pahina sa
aklat ng pagmamahalan natin.

Hindi man puro kwento ng saya
dahil may lungkot din itong dala.

Ang importante,
ang nakalathala.
ay kwento nating dalawa.

Long Ago

Long ago you gave me flowers,
long ago you held my hand.

Long ago you gave your hours,
long ago we danced.

Long ago you slipped the chance,
long ago was a memory you can only glance.

You're sorry and you're wrong,
coz long ago you weren't strong.

Long ago was your biggest pain,
coz that long ago is a thing you can no longer gain.

I kept in my heart your promises of long ago,
but now it was a memory I forego.

Long ago was a lost time,
coz long ago you use to call me mine.

Long ago there was you and me,
and now you're here saying sorry
coz you didn't have me.

Long ago was long ago,
simply because....
long ago you let me go...


by: jheng manalang prado
www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

Unchanging Love

I don't know why but every time I think about you, I cry.
Or am I just pretending the reason why.
I have you now but not completely,
I can hold you now but not tenderly.
I can kiss you oh so passionately
but your lips are not really meant for me.
I am happy I have you now
but there is a part of me that is in pain somehow.
My heart breaks every time I look back
to those moments that I should have grabbed.
What hurts the most is that I hold your heart
but I cannot call you mine
but I know I am the first to occupy that big part
right from the very start.
We can have the time to be together
but deep inside I know I'll  leave you later.
We can create memories of you and me,
but it is not for the world to see.
We can build our dreams for the future
but fulfilling it is what we cannot assure.
But what made me feel so secure
is that your love for me is pure.
I hold on to your word
that I am still part of your world.
The space for me in your heart
was never occupied by somebody
because it is always me
and forever it is meant for me.
These things ease the pain I feel
and trace in my face a smile that's real.
It doesn't matter if I can no longer
have you here with me,
what counts the most and makes
me feel glad is that after all those years
you still long for me
because you still love me.
These are enough reasons for me
to move forward happily.
We can always look back at yesterday
and we can surely treasure
whatever memories we can have today.
God has a very good reason
why He allows us to meet in any season.
I trust your word…I trust His will…
Never give up…That is our zeal.
There will be a special time for you and me.
Not now… not this time…Let it be.
God’s plan for us will be much better than today,
for it will surely be in a happier and lovelier way
called God’s way.
We have endured many years,
and we will still endure even
for many more years.
For the moment, let us live our life
the way it is…away from anger
and distant from strife.

Remember this always...
If it will take us several more years
or even a lifetime,
one thing will always remain.
The love in our hearts will never fade
And the way we feel will never change.
Because we know that even from this very moment
You still have Me
and I still have YOU.

I wish you a happy and good life ahead....


by: jheng manalang prado
www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

Because you are not mine

I’ve been wanting to hold your hands,
feel your embrace,
and kiss your lips
to sense the nearness of you,
but certainly, I cannot do it,
because you are not mine.

I’ve been wanting to say I care,
utter I miss you,
and whisper I love you,
to put into words the way I feel,
but I cannot convey it,
because you are not mine.

I’ve been wanting to show you
that you are my life,
my world revolves around you,
and each day you are in my heart and mind
but I cannot display it
because you are not mine.

I’ve been wanting to walk by your side,
dream about you,
and spend the whole day
of just being with you,
to make you feel how much I care,
but it is impossible
because you are not mine.

I’ve been wanting to say
I want you,
I need you,
and I Love you.

But these are words are left unspoken
because I do not have the right
to say it because you are not mine.

I’ve been wanting you to feel
the beat of my heart,
that part of it is for you
because you alone is enough reason
for me to smile,
to let you know how you complete me.

But all of these will always be
something that will only be in my mind
and will be kept in my heart
all because I have no right to call you mine.

by: jheng manalang prado

www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

Passers By

We are all passersby in this world.
We are travelers..
We are passengers...
We are learners...

We choose the road we want to travel
and fuel ourselves with courage and determination
as we drive through the rocky streets
and smooth highways of life.

We follow the traffic lights in every corner
and obey road signs that guide us
to make the traveling easy.

We go for every opportunity that will shape us
and helps us grow to be a good person.

We stop when we are confuse
and do not know where to go.
We look and we search for a better world,
a nicer and safer place.
We listen when we want to learn,
when we want to grow deeper as a person.

We go right and left to see which
of the worlds are better.
We take U-turns to go back to life's greatest memories.
Sometimes we are caught with life's violations
but we can always have the chance
to improve and correct ourselves.

We pass through life's best places
and bumped into different people.
We argue.
We fight.
But we compromise.

We go fast when we care less about the world
and wants to escape reality.
But we go slow when we want to savour
the things that make us happy.
We ran out of gas when we lose faith in God
but we can always refuel when we go back
into His loving and saving arms.

We cannot enjoy our journey in this world
when we carry excess baggage.
Remove hatred in our hearts.
We should carry an extra wheel
of forgiveness and love.

We pass across the abundance of nature.
We meet the people that we consider special to us.
We become what we are because of
what we've been through.
We become the person we want to be
because we put direction in our lives.
We are a person with vision and strength.

We learned the lessons in every step we take.
One of the lessons in life is to dream.
To have hope.
To appreciate everything around us.
To love and to care the people dear to us.

We are passersby in this world.
We don't own the things we see
and the people we deal with.
They are all part of our journey.

Be thankful and be grateful for the gift of life.
Live as if it is your last.

We only have a single chance to see the glory of life
because we come to pass in this world only once.


by: jheng manalang prado
www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

A Very Special You

Life has really a lot of surprises because I have you. I never thought that one day in my life I will find someone like you.

I was busy with my life when you suddenly knocked into the door of my heart. I let you in for I saw in you a man of warmth and kindness.

When I met you, I knew there would be a new chapter in my life. I knew I would be writing pages of excitement, friendship and love. I knew I would be writing about You and Me…for I knew you will be a big part of me.

As I continue journeying life with the people I love,

you are there, too, journeying with me.

Everything has color.

A manifestation that there is happiness inside me.

My eyes spark every time you look at me

and there is joy when I’m near you.

I feel your presence through the melody of your songs,

and it also gives me security and comfort to be strong.

Your words are like magic that captivate my heart,

and your voice is sweet music to my ears.

Your hugs and your kisses are signs of your warmth,

and they trace smile on my face.

Your advices are words of wisdom,

and the thought of having you widens my perception

that life is truly beautiful and wonderful.

You really got me.

You captured me.

And stole my heart away.

I couldn’t ask for more…

Everyday becomes special because there is You.

How can I express this feeling?

How can we define what we have?

How can we call this connection between the two of us?

Two people who care for each other…

Two people who need not to utter words…

Two people who know where they stand and what they have…

and most importantly two people who know the significance of

having each other around.

It’s enough for me to know and to feel that you care…

For as long as you still hold my hand tightand promise that you will always be there ...I know that I am loved…

You will always be SPECIAL to me…very special!

Somebody I can call a friend…

Someone who is a better half of me...

A thing I can call a gift…

And an enchantment that brings me into the colorful world of so called love…

I have so much to thank for to the Lord

and I want you to know that you’re one of them.

Even if sometimes there is distance between you and me,

even if there are walls that hinder us,

I know you can break them all to be with me.

Even if criticisms almost destroy us,

you never failed to show that I am your world.

I want you to know that …

You will always be someone who …

...appreciates me the way I am,

…sees me as a person with beauty and depth,

…believes in me and in what I can do,

… taps my shoulder to bring me back to reality,

…cares when a few friends turned their back on me,

…constantly reminds me that I am somebody,

…accepts my imperfections and insecurities,

…finds time to listen and to care,

…shares with me moments of happiness

…is proud of me and

…makes me feel that I am SPECIAL.

I want to say, Thank you.

Thank you for being you.

Thank you for just being there.

Thank you for looking beyond my skin.

Thank you for believing that I am worth fighting for.

Thank you for coming into my life.Thank you for loving me.

I live each day with you and for you,

and I want to spend it for the rest of my life.

If the time comes that we have to move onwith our own lives…

when our hair turns gray...

and the sun will soon bid goodbye be with my side...

do not forget me.

Today and for the coming days...

You always be here in my mind

especially in my heart for you will always be my MAN.

Someone who brought change in me

and someone who continuously gives meaning to my life…

by: jheng manalang prado

www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

Maskara

Siya’y nakangiti na

may ningning ang mga mata,

maayos manamit,

tila walang problema

at nag-uumapaw sa ligaya.

Siya nama’y umaagos

ang mga luha,

walang ayos,

walang arte

malungkot,

masalimuot,

nag-iisa

patung patong ang mga problema.

Ito namang isa’y matapang,

masigasig,

itim kung manamit

buo ang loob

gigibain ano mang balakid.

Siya ay tahimik,

simple,

di magara ang damit,

nakakubli,

walang muwang,

kawawang nilalang.

Ang iba nama’y

nagpupumilit ngumiti

minsan makulay ang damit

pero kadalasa'y pula,

hindi dahil sa pag-ibig.

kundi dahil ang kalooba'y

puno ng pighati.

Marami ang bilang ng

namamahagi

ngunit sa kabila nito'y

higit ang kapalit na minimithi.

May ilang nagsasabing

marunong magpatawad

ngunit ang totoo'y hindi.

Dahil dapat ang katumbas

ng pagpapatawad

ay paglimot sa nagdaan

ng nakangiti.

Marami ang bukang bibig

ay pag-ibig

ng hindi alam ang tunay

na kahulugan.

Minsan ay kulang

minsan ay sobra.

Ano nga ba ang pag-ibig?

Paano nga ba ang umibig?

Di mo rin mabilang

ang mga nagkukubli

sa katotohanan.

Nagmamatapang,

nagmamarunong,

pero umiiwas para masakatan.

Marami ang palasimba

pero bulok ang pag-uugali.

Marami ang hinuhusgahan

batay sa pananamit.

Ang balot ang katawan ay santo

ang nagpapakita ng laman

malapit sa eskandalo.

Tama ba ang batayan na ito?

Sa iba’t ibang lugar

sa iba’t ibang pagkakataon,

maraming nagsasabi

nakamit nila ang tamis ng tagumpay,

tinapakan at niyurakan

ang kapakanan ng karamihan.

Ikaw nama’y

umuusok sa galit,

gustong maghiganti

at kapahamakan ng kapwa

ang minimithi.

Iba’t iba ang anyo

ng iba’t ibang tao.

Ibat-ibang maskara

sa mukha nila’y nakapinta.

Iba’t ibang pananaw

iba’t ibang pag-iisip

iba’t ibang galaw

kaya’t maskara nila’y papalit palit.

Anong uri ng tao ka?

Anong klase ng MASKARA

ang nakasuot sayong mukha?

May lakas ka ba ng loob

na humarap sa mga tao

na suot ay ang

totoo mong mukha?

by: jheng manalang prado

www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

Because there was you

When I was in despair

and life seemed so unfair,

you were there beside me,

you protected and comforted me.

When I wanted to cry because of pain

you told me not to be insane.

You talked of nice things

and told me that life is worth living.

When I was angry and mad,

you find ways to make me laugh.

You never argue or fight

then things will be all right.

When I was bothered and preoccupied,

you made me feel that in you I can confide.

You shared with me your wisdom

and there’s no problem I can’t overcome.

When you saw in me traces of loneliness,

and tears were about to fall because of sadness,

you drew a smile in my face

and imparted memories that can’t be erase.

When there’s no one I can hold on to,

and friends became untrue,

you stayed by my side

and guided my soul in a world so wide.

When you felt that I am frail or weak,

you never blow your own horn rather you remain meek.

You gave a hug that’s loving and soothing,

and a few strong words that were all inspiring.

When I lose hope and fell on my knees,

you extended a hand and lifted me.

You gave a tap and said “cheer up!”

”Life is beautiful…never give up!”

When you noticed that there was a great change in my life,

you never left me, you hang around and still stayed by my side.

The more you taught me to face life’s challenges,

because in the end the big prize is happiness.

Life became easy and simple because there was you,

and the lessons I’ve learned were all efforts of you.

You pushed me closer not only to your heart but to Him,

thank you and all the things you’ve shared are worth remembering!

by: jheng manalang prado

www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

I am here for you

It’s not all the time that there is a cheery day.

Sadness, failures, grief will surely cross your way.

And if you feel you’re always by yourself.

Remember, I am here just beside you!

If you feel your world is roofed by sorrow,

Look into my eyes and you’ll see

There’s a brilliant tomorrow.

If suddenly you walk through darkness

Do not fear. Be calm. Just walk.

There will be a light towards happiness.

A light meant only for you.

If you sense all your friends turn away from you

Hold my hands. Hold it tight

I am here, I wont leave you.

If you cry and wants to shout out your anger,

Shout loud until it reaches heaven.

But hey, utter a little prayer

And your burden will be lessen.

If you think everyday is a stormy day.

And your life is full of rainy days

Don’t you worry, I will be your shelter

I’ll shield you with songs of comfort.

If you don’t believe in yourself

Because other people criticize you,

Open your eyes because there is someone

Who appreciates you.

If you feel that no one is beside you,

That nobody believes in you,

And no soul seems to care,

Look around and I am here for you.

And if you leave to search yourself

And pick every piece of you,

Don’t hesitate to draw closer

I’ll take you with my arms open.

Our life seems so short my dear,

And later the day will turn into night.

The morning will soon arrive

And a new sun will shine.

Don’t fear of growing old alone

Smile, for I will always be your home.

I am here for you

Because I Love You!

by: jheng manalang prado

www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

I was there for you

I was there accompanying you
when you felt like everybody hates you.

I was there supporting you,
standing right next to you
when other people criticized you.

I was there listening to you
when you cried out your sentiments and pain.

I was there making you smile
giving a tap on your shoulder
when you felt that life is bitter and unfair.

I was there comforting you,
showing you that I care,
when everybody left you
coz no one wants to befriend you.

I was there giving you wisdom
when you’re tired of understanding
life’s journey and suffering.

I was there trying hard
to make you understand
the reason of your existence.

I was there trying to open your eyes
to see the beauty of others
and making you learn
the true value of appreciation.

I was there making things
lighter and easier for you
when you felt like almost giving up.

I was your voice
when you felt like being quiet
when others said nasty words against you.

I was there like an Evangelizer
spreading the good traits
they can see in you,
convincing them that you are good, too.

I was there constantly reminding you
that you cannot live by yourself alone,
that you have to come out from your shell and interact.

I was there always believing
that there is good in you
and I never got tired of understanding your weaknesses.

I was there when you commit victory
and I was also there with you
when you faced defeat.

I was there for you as a sister,
an adviser,
a friend,
and a family
that treasured you for what you are
and not for what you have.

I was there…
I was always there…
I was always there for you.

Accepting you for what you are,
for what you’ll become,
for what you want to be.

I never left you.
I was always at your side.
Even there were times
that I know I will enjoy with the company of others,
I never left you.
I chose to be with you
because I know you need someone
to be there beside you.


by: jheng manalang prado
www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

The Rain

It’s raining outside

and I was standing near the window.

Finding every shadow

roaming around the place.

Every drop reminds me of you.

Every sound that hits the ground

reveals the emptiness inside me.

Every pour makes me yearn so much of you.

Every raindrop is every tear

that falls from my eyes.

And as it gets heavy,

I begin to feel the hurt inside me.

Every raindrop is a heartache.

Every pouring is regret.

And the moisture in the window glass where I stand

is every scar left by many wounds.

As the rain slowly stopped,

your image immediately faded.

Silence enveloped my room

and the only thing I heard were echoes

of laughters and cries.

As it pours heavy again,

my heart beats fast,

heating up my anger

and breaking me into pieces.

I shouted to relieve the pain

but nobody seemed to care.

The soft blow of the wind embraced me,

and the midnight dew seemed to be fragrance of you.

I closed my eyes

and smiled in my solace.

I see traces of you…but not the real you!

And as I opened my eyes,

I then believe that you’re no longer here with me!

by: jheng manalang prado

www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

He

He who played the music that captured my heart,

He who sings the song of love.

He who opens my day with a hello

He who ends it with I Love You!

He who adds flavor to my life,

He who lets me taste the spice of existence.

He who shares the joy through his laughter,

He who makes me feel blue with our petty quarrels.

He who brought me sweetness,

He who lifts me up from my loneliness.

He who understands when I am rude,

He who is used to my swing of moods.

He who caused me a few depression,

He who brightens my every confusion.

He who respects the decision I make,

He who supports the things I undertake.

He who teaches me how to dream,

He who erased all my fears.

He who listens when I speak,

He who speaks words of wisdom when I am weak.

He who laughs when I crack jokes,

He who corrects me when I am wrong.

He who makes things easy when they are hard,

He who helps me view things in life.

He who cares when the situation is unclear,

He who reminds me that he’s always near.

He who calms me down when I felt anger

He who slows things when they are faster.

He who pours his love,

And from his love I learned to trust.

He who became a part of my life,

For he occupied the biggest space in my heart.

He who adds color to my every deed,

And he became my inspiration to live.

He who tickles my senses,

He who kissed me with tenderness.

He who I thought would keep the love alive,

But he who broke my fragile heart.

He who puts tears in my eyes,

He who traced in my face a smile.

He who sets me free,

Because he was the man who hurt me.

He who defines what is love,

He who taught me how to love.

Above all, he who made me know that

love is not only in the mind,

He made me realized

that it is here in my heart!

by: jheng manalang prado

www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

A Prayer Part I (A Prayer - Gratitude)

Dear Lord,

I kneel in front of you

Glorifying and praising you.

I thank you

for your countless blessings

and for all the kindness

that is overflowing.

Amidst all the hardships

dear Lord,

I thank you for taking me

always into your arms.

Amidst all trials and challenges,

between rejection and disappointment,

your merciful arms

lifted me up from my loneliness.

My God,

I thank you

for each day that I am alive,

for a bright morning

because of sunlight,

and for a refreshing day ahead of my life.

I thank you

for all the luxuries of life,

for the possessions and most especially

for taking me out of strife.

I thank you

for every mistake I’ve committed

and learned that life is worth living

despite all the disappointments.

I thank you

for all the people around me,

for the daily joy and happenings,

and for making my day

always worth remembering.

I thank you

for making me valiant and tough,

at the same time for giving me

a heart that is capable to love.

I thank you

for tracing smile on my face

and for putting a rainbow

after every crying.

I thank you

for giving me pals around,

to guide me and make me feel loved and cared

and for making me happy

because of the love they shared.

I thank you

that I have a house and a home.

I thank you that I don’t feel hunger,

because foods are ample

everywhere.

I thank you

that I have my family

beside me.

A family that is always there,

constantly and unselfishly

showing me that they care.

A family I treasure the most,

who brings me back to life

when I am almost lost.

I thank you

for giving me special someone beside me,

whom I’ll live with and grow old with,

whose arms will always wrap around me

and whose heart will always love me.

Most of all,

I thank you

for giving me the most valuable gift.

Thank you

for giving me a precious angel.

The reason of my existence

and the fruit of all my endurance.

by: jheng manalang prado

www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

Kapag Nag-Iisa

Kapag nag-iisa,

bumabalik ang mga alaala

nating dalawa.

Alaala ng pag-ibig na nabalot

ng saya at lungkot.

Kapag nag-iisa,

muling nanunumbalik

ang init ng iyong halik

at muling nalalasap

ang higpit ng iyong yakap.

Kapag nag-iisa,

di ko mapigil ang pagtulo ng mga luha

sa aking mga mata,

sapagkat sariwa pa sa aking isipan

ang pait ng iyong paglisan.

Kapag nag-iisa,

muling binubuo ang mga piraso

ng mga pangarap natin, giliw ko,

na maglalakbay ng magkaagapay

kahit pa abutin sa kabilang buhay.

Kapag nag-iisa,

nabubuhay ang iyong pangako

na habang buhay ay ako

ang laman ng puso’t isip mo

at mamahalin ng higit pa sa buhay mo.

Kapag nag-iisa,

unti unting dinudurog ang puso ko

kapag natatanaw na magkasama kayo,

magkahawak ang kamay at maligaya

tanda na ako’y tuluyang nilumot mo na.

Kapag nag-iisa,

ako’y lubos na nagsisisi

sa aking pagkakamali,

at sa iyo’y nagsusumamo

na gawaran ng patawad mo.

Kapag nag-iisa,

doon ko na lang maaaring sambitin

na mahal na mahal kita.

Ikaw pa rin ang laman ng puso ko

di magbabago kahit pumanaw man ako.

Kapag nag-iisa,

pinipilit maging masaya

kahit puso ko’y nagdurusa.

Kumakapit pa rin sa pag-asangbalang araw ika’y babalik pa

kahit puso mo’y pag-aari na ng iba.

by: jheng manalang prado

www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

Kahapong Lumipas

Tinangay ng malamig na hangin

ang pag-ibig mo sa akin.

Kasabay inagos ng tubig sa iloga

ng pagsinta mo aking irog.

Nawalan ng halimuyak

mga bulaklak mong alay,

kasunod ay ang pagtingin

mong wala nang kulay.

Lumipad palayo sa akin

ang iyong halakhak,

At ang tangin nakakarinig

ay ang alapaap.

Binura ng panahon

mga pangako mo sa akin.

Unti unting kumupas

pagmamahalan nating angkin.

Galit ang maririnig sa bibig

mongdati’y matamis manalita,

wala nang ngiti o bakas ng saya

sa maamo mong mukha.

Dati’y ngalan ko ang sinasambit

ng iyong mga labi,

At sa puso mo ngayon

ay may kahati.

Nilimot ng panahon

mga araw nating kay saya,

at ngayon bakas ang lungkot

at buhay ko’y nangungulila.

May lamat na ang pag-ibigna

dati’y kay tibay,

at sa mga pagsubok ng buhay

ngayon di na ikaw ang kaagapay.

Kasing tagal ng pagtigil ng ulan

ang pagluha ng aking mga mata.

Kasing haba ng magdamag

ang tuluyang paglimot sa iyo sinta.

Ikaw at ang pag-ibig mo

ay tuluyan ng gumuho

at lahat ay masilbing

alaalang kahapong lumipas.

Sa paglubog ng araw mahal ko

isasama ko ang pag-ibig sa puso ko.

Upang sa muli nitong pagsikat

ay makapagsimula ng panibagong

pahina ng buhay ko

at magsilbing tanda na ikaw ay

tuluyang nilimot ko na…

by: jheng manalang prado

www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

Noong Simple pa ang mundo

Noong simple pa ang mundo,

payapang namumuhay ang mga tao

malinis ang paligid, walang away, walang gulo.

May pag-ibig, kapayapaan at pagbibigayan,

walang inggit, walang takot at pag-aalinlangan.

Noong simple pa ang mundo,

Luntian ang kulay ng kapaligiran

at bughaw naman ang bakas ng kalangitan.

Ang mga bundok ay hitik sa puno at bunga,

Salat sa kalat, walang basura at bihira ang baha.

Noong simple pa ang mundo,

kay daming isda sa karagatan ang lumalangoy

walang dumi o basurang animoy nanaghoy.

Sama samang lumilipad ang mga ibon sa himpapawid

na parang mga angel na nagsisipag awit.

Noong simple pa ang mundo,

sa paligid ay naglalakbay ang sariwang hangin

at ang mga batang naglalaro ay kay sarap tanawin.

Ang buhay ay parang munting paraiso

at di kailanman ipagpapalit sa kahit na ano.

Ito ay dahil noon, simple pa ang mundo,

di tulad ngayon na napaka-komplikado.

Ngayo’y kay dami nang sa paligid ay binago

kung kaya’t pati ang tao ay nagbago.

Maitutring pa bang isang kayamanan

ang dating mala-paraisong kapaligiran?

O magsisilbi na lamang na magandang alaala

sa ating puso’t isipan ang isang kahapong kay ganda?

by: jheng manalang prado

www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com

Letting Go

We said goodbye for some time now

But I can’t forget you, please tell me how?

Memories of you keep coming back

I can’t help but to reminisce the past.

There was sadness in your face when you left me

And your teary eyes were telling me “I’m sorry.”

You held my hand and kissed it gently

“I will miss you!” were words you whispered softly.

Tears tumbled from my eyes before you walk away

you looked at me, embraced me and said

“You’ll be in my heart everyday.”

As I stand in the dark and watched you stride

there was pain in my heart and I cried hard.

You caused me grief and anguish that’s why you left

but your kindness and sweetness I kept.

I still cling to the happy memories you left behind

your words and compassionwon’t fade in my heart and mind.

Your mistakes are not important to me

what matters is the Love, You and Me.

How could I totally let go of someone like you

who once let me feel a love that was true.

As I close my eyes at night before I went to sleep

I hold my pillows tight and my heart still weeps.

I embrace the thoughts of you coming back to me

but your foot prints went far away from me.

I let you go and this time its really goodbye

and may the wind take this feelings away from me,

and bring it up high in the sky….

by: jheng manalang prado

www.echoesbeyondmysoul.blogspot.com