A Father Standing Thoughtfully

A father standing thoughtfully,
his heart gazing at an empty shell...
as all that once was to him, his everything -
rushes past his mind like a gentle breeze
touching his soul in the silence...
unfolding the memories.

I love and I remember you, Papa Frank -
always to always.



The hurt you must feel -
standing there, leaning as if
'tis all too heavy...

Gazing deep inside
hoping to reach back in time
and embrace each one.

I glimpse at thy love
in thy lovable Anne (Ah-neh)
and I know... at least.

Oh dear Papa Frank,
soldier brave and father true,
hear me: I thank you.

I pray, come that day -
no hate can take love away
forever... to stay.

God love you
and keep you...
---<--@

Eriza Albie

Sister, you're a star -

leading my soul overhead,

away from darkness.

I want to rise for

so long, I want to be free.

And you remind me -

I can choose

the best part.

---<--@

Albrechtita, sister dear, you're a brave soul.

And brave souls are those who save other souls

and even teach them to fly.

Thanks!

Attitude of Gratitude

If you are thankful
though winter may be waxing
and the chill winds blow...

You will find, my friend,
a myriad diffrent off'rings
to keep you aglow.

Warm hearts are
grateful souls.
---<--@

A.S.K.

All things made for man
or made by our LORD through men
are all things received...

And so they are gifts -
thankfully received, they bless,
but once took, they curse.

A.S.K. and you
shall receive.
---<--@

Glimpses

We desire beauty,
but Beauty everywhere hides,
so love may find Her.

There's hints everywhere...
glimpses. Just enough for faith
to make hearts fervent.

But Beauty
is jealous!
---<--@

Thanks

Annelies Marie
You are free to be, my dear
Why did you choose me?

My darling Miyang
O never mind that question!
I am and you are -

That is all.
That is all.
---<--@

Fish

We sushi lovers
should appreciate the sea,
the home of the fish!

Because if we don't
all we'll have left at the end
is an empty dish!

Hmmm, where's the
wasabi?
---<--@

Morning

O glorious sunrise!

Fill my heart, O breaking dawn -

chase the night away.

A salutation

to the dawning of the Day -

hope is here to stay.

Morning comes,

Praise the LORD!

---<--@

Smile

Smiling is giving

and it goes from heart to heart -

if you love, then smile.

God loves cheerful hearts,

hearts made glad by His giving,

if you're thankful, smile.

Let you star

shine, starshine.

---<--@

Sakura

The color pink signifies tenderness and fragility.

Beauty is fleeting

T'is like a stranger calling:
Do you remember?

Beauty in glimpses,

flowering for a moment:

Do you remember?

When it comes...

embrace it.

---<--@

Cherry blossoms signify the fleeting nature of beautiful things

and so it also signifies strength of remembrance.

Friendships undergo a lot of comings and goings - in this life -

and so if we are not mindful of it,

how worthy are we of its reward?