HAPPINESS IS YOU AND ME

Guess that's the reason why they can't define love
Its so difficult to describe, and so hard to figure out
But what the hell ! who cares,who needs a definition
The important thing is you feel alive, in exaltation ...

Its just a matter of you and me, me and you, and us
It is simply living one day at a time, like it is your last
Yet saying things and feeling that life will never end
We've done 30 years, waltzing through all the bends

To stay happily married is but a very simple philosophy
When you're right, forget about it, just keep her company
When you're wrong, say sorry and never shift the blame
Mistakes are made, it will pass, they're part of the game

After the wedding,  reality strikes, everything is downhill 
When the honeymoon is over you have to settle the bills
Who'll dominate, who'll win, you or me, a battle of wills
Fight and make up, somebody has to give in, then thrills

Guess its true, love means you never have to say you're sorry
If you love each other, mistakes are made, no need to worry
Just do your stuff, kiss and make up, no substitute for trust
No one wants to hurt, just ego, knowing these things is a must

Some people think having kids will strengthen the marriage
Maybe true, but then you had to run life, like its a brokerage
Must treat everyone equally, keep track of what's happening
Keep all lines open, make time, so you could keep winning

Spoil not the kids, but never forget to bring your wife a gift
Like everyday's her birthday, and surely all will benefit
Happy moms take care of everything including the father
To me it proved effective, I don't claim to be any smarter

Happiness in our home proved to be easy, just you and me ...
The kids will soon be gone, will have their own life and family
Old age's just starting, glad that we had a life, survived the bends
Holding hands in our rocking chair, waiting for things to end

THE WAY TO HAPPINESS

If  you're looking for happiness, just follow this advice

You don't need to be wealthy, you don't need to be wise
Like things that are lost, stop looking, it can easily be found
Live your days, do good, sooner or later it will come around

Just be nice to everybody, and to everyone that you meet
They may not reciprocate but their smiles are real sweet
Every morning say a little prayer, say these words to mean,
God I place my life unto thy hands, thy will be done, Amen

Life isn't fair but you have to learn to live with that ...
Love what you have, for you can't have all that you want
Life is too short to be angry, or to spend hating someone ...
Forget what's been done, and let bygones be bygones

Life may be a mess but it doesn't mean that you're not blessed
There's still a long way to go, be cool, life's not to be assessed
Play the kind of music you like, that would liven up your mood
Read a book , some inspiring quotes,  that makes you feel good

Smile and share some funny jokes, fill your days with laughter
It may not add years to your life but surely life would be better
Don't tell your problems to other people, for 9 of 10 don't listen
That one would pretend to care but glad he doesn't  have them

Love your family and your friends, keep them close to your heart
Plant seeds of goodwill, flower and bear fruit before you depart
That's how you build a legacy, its never late, today is a good start
Have a life, follow your heart, listen to music, relive the good part

Forget about competition, for success is but a dream, an illusion
Really its good to follow your vision just don't go beyond reason
To have a good ride, always  keep your loved ones by your side
What's the use of fame and glory if  they will just be left behind

Never think you're too smart, everyone  know things you do not
You may be an engineer but a mason can build a wall, you can not
You may know about engines but only a mechanic can make it start
Cardiologist ? but only a woman can make your heart beat rat-tatat

Start believing in forever if you want your love to last a lifetime
Its not a mind game, use your heart, for being crazy is not a crime
Everyone will have a someone, its a given, wait... for love is blind
Soul's do the searching, God do the blessing, and its a tie that binds

Stupid is, stupid does ... that was how Forrest Gump fell in love
To most people he's plain stupid, a fool, a mere laughing stock
Believe me,  I know nothing better than the love he has for Jenny
It was a love that knew no bounds, nothing mattered, for eternity

We think we are  good when other people approve of what we do
We pretend, keep up with the Joneses, say things that are not true
We cannot live another life for them, to impress, or just to please
We live for our self, for God, for those we love, no more, no less

When in trouble, having problems, or in need of helping hands
The help you need is there, just look first at the end of your arms
Use your experience, use your head in matters that need thinking
But in love, follow your heart, for love is different, its everything

Some wise men say that you should always look before you leap
Grand things requires analysis, planning, and lots to keep up with
But if people were too careful, afraid to take risks, play by the rule
Then there would be no Ali, Michael Jordan or Sylvester Stallone

Many would disagree, but its alright, for we're all equal and free
Everything is but a matter of destiny... with God holding the key
Some were made to play the game, others merely to watch and see
Those who cannot do - teach ... while others just agree to disagree

We usually worry about the things we feel, hear and see, destiny
When things go wrong, we point fingers or say don't blame me!
But things cannot always be perfect, sometimes we have to lose
Learn from our mistakes, move on, and forget about all the "boos"

Always bear in mind, life is short, all of us live in a borrowed time
Think independently, love yourself, and have a taste of a little wine
For once you have conquered your self, love - it is so easy to give
Live, laugh, love, learn, for you cannot give what you do not have

REMEMBERING "LOLA"

I actually wrote this poem last June in a scratch paper then lost track of it ... but better late than never

Ika-19 Hunyo, birthday ng mahal kong lola
35 years na pero lagi ko pa rin siyang naaalala
Sa aking pagtanda di pala natin malilimutan
Kung sino ang naging gabay sa ating kamusmusan

Bahay sa Sinaliw na aking kinamulatan
Sa mga gawaing bahay ako'y laging katuwang
Maghimay ng mais, kagyos, kakaw at tapilan
Magpili ng bato sa bigas na galing sa pakiskisan

Hanggang sa pagbibinata sila ang pasyalan
Kasama ang mga boarders sa aming kwentuhan
Sina Ate Nita, Kuya Flor, Nado, Luding at Ising
Nandon din si Jake, Puri, Aida, Jovy at Ate Maring

Maraming taon din kaming nagka-sama-sama
Halos bawa't gabi ay puno saya, meron pang merienda
At pangkaraniwan pagsapit ng gabi, sa aking pag-uwi
Mayroon pang pakimkim ang Lolo kong pogi ...

Subali't katulad ng bawat buhay, mayroon ding katapusan
Si Lola ay nagkasakit dahil na rin sa kanyang katandaan
Aniya'y huwag daw naming isipin na siya ay nahihirapan
Ang  pagkakasakit ay siya magpapagaan sa kanyang paglisan

Natatandaan ko pa ang lagi niyang bilin sa akin
Magbabait ka, apo  at palagi mong iisipin ...
Dalawang bagay ang huwag mong gagawin,
Lumabag sa batas, huwag maging sakri at mainggitin

Huwag ka nang magpuyat kapag ako ay dumadaing
Hindi ka naman doktor para ako ay mapagaling ...
Steady ka lang diyan at matulog ng mahimbing
Kapag kailangan saka ka na lamang namin gigisingin

Nandito naman si "Iko" at ako'y maglalambing
Ang haplos niya ang papawi sa anumang masakit sa akin
Huwag kang malulungkot sa araw ng aking pagpanaw
Masaya akong aalis, lilisan sa mundong ibabaw ...

Ang Lolo Iko mo ay huwag mong alalahanin ...
Di maglilipat taon kami muling pagtatagpuin
Sa kabilang buhay siya ay aking hihintayin
Ang inyong buhay na lang ang inyong ayusin ...