Cornucopias

poems

Torpe

Bowed on the madness, he leans

Scratching fantasies, he endures

Each feelings kept for long

Hoping, to receive a "yes"

"I answer thee"

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OneSide

In stillness, I was awaken to a melody

Not intended for all ears. For it was only ours.

Or better yet, for those who had fallen in love

Never would I close my eyes, for I would be lost to this fantasy

And in reality, should and would always  return, a  daydreamer.

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The Tenant

The room 2 was locked and its tenant did not leave for days

No one  dared to knock. None dared to peep

Scared maybe or they just don't care

Inside the room was very dark. Not a single light was left on

Every windows were closed. Every curtain was drawn back

Everything was in order though something on the bed that was disarrayed

The bed covers were not fold.

Crumpled papers were torn

On the floor was a handsome face

The tenant must be young, must've been on his 20's

His pale skin illuminated on the darkness.

Black hair contrasting his pallor

Eyes framed w/ black lashes, flamed like black opals

Lips slightly parted, as if whispering a caress

On his hand, a letter it reads:

- to be continued

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Thoughts on Love

Alright. Red roses are everywhere same as hearts, filled the streets. Couples everywhere matched with couple shirts that screamed, valentines.

When I was younger, I always thought that February 14 was only meant for lovers: Lovers of all ages, genders and preferences. Well you get the picture. We always had this thinking, that when we tend to be single, broken- hearted and dateless this coming valentines: we had the most hapless life of all. Sounds lame? Well, it's not that I'm putting words into your mouth. But I know that it is happening. Nevertheless, it is a true story for most of us.

I have never been to any relationship, so somehow this coming valentines, was just and will become just any other ordinary day.  But, at the back of my mind, I won't deny that somehow I was thinking how it feels to be in love. How it feels to have someone cares for you. How it feels to have someone hold your hand when you're scared. How it feels to have someone cheers you on when you're in your saddest. How it feels to have someone remembers you this day, giving you tokens of love whether it was a flower, a letter or a piece of chocolate.

I was thinking of all these things, when I remember a passage in the bible from 1 Corinthians 13

"4Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; 5love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; 6love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. 7Love never gives up; and its faith, hope, and patience never fail."

You might be familiar with a quote, God is Love. We have seen it on signage of jeepneys. We have even heard it being preached thousand of times on a Sunday morning. I have even wrote it down on my journals. But, ashame to say, I never understood what it really means.

I was mulling over these things, when most of us keep on badgering how alone we are this valentines. When infact that we are never alone.  God already showed us love, by giving his very life onto the cross. His blood that poured out and washed away our sins was more than any token of love, noone could ever give. It was priceless. His unconditional love, that forgives sins what we thought was unforgivable. His hand that hold our hands in our darkest moments, was so strong that never let go.

And now I know, why God is Love. God is truly, an epitome of love, a selfless love. Tomorrow is valentines and I know it's not only for couples. But also for those who might not have a companion, and yet have a relationship with God.