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