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