Remembering is Love

Things remembered are things that matter
If they happened long ago in the past,
But the good old memories linger,
I'd believe the relevance is vast.

If you remember the very first present,
You give to someone on a special day
Be it an act of kindness or real affection,
I can tell, oh something is important

But I wouldn't know if it's only the act,
That there was sweetness in your past
Or it was actually that someone that
Makes you remember that sweet deed

I wouldn't delve anymore on the cause,
What matters is you remember because
They say to remember is to learn by heart
So every memory is emotion unlocked

Yoyo

Hindi ko na maalala kung kailan ko isinulat ito. Natatandaan ko lang na gawa ito ng isang Huwebest na kausap ko ang isang mabuting kaibigan. At ito'y para sa kanya.

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Nilalaro mo ang iyong damdamin
Katulad ng isang yoyo
Kusa mong ibinabato upang kalimutan
Subalit dagli mo naman hinahabol
Nang hindi tuluyang makawala

Paulit-ulit lang ang takbo
Nang iyong pakikipaglaro
Bato, habol, bato, habol
Kahit alam mong nakakapagod

Paulit-ulit lang ang takbo
Bato, habol, bato, habol
Ngunit wala ka namang magawa

Sakto

Ang salitang sakto'y
May dalawang kahulugang
Sa magkabilang dako nagmula

Sakto, maaring masaya
Sakto, maaring malungkot

Sakto, tumpak o ayon
Sakto, ayos na di kulang

The Art of Dancing

Some have forgotten how to follow the lead
They haven't danced for the longest time
To dance again is pretty much like the first time
Afraid which foot to step first
Confused which hand to extend

They are always conscious of every move
Thinking and asking if everything is just right
To look straight into the partner's eyes
Or to simply look down
And be keen to watch every step

Each is aware that to dance gracefully
They must find that certain point of comfort
It’s about enjoying the moment
Moving to the rhythm
Internalizing the movements

But to make the dancing more interesting
You don’t always have to follow the lead
You can take two roles alternately
Take the lead or follow
Just let go of the hesitations

For now you simply have to follow
But maybe later you must take the lead
Gracefully roam around the dance floor
Look into each other’s eyes
And continue to move to the music

The Fallen Star

The feeling is different once you've realized
That the star has fallen finally
A certain delight you can never hide
From your face that's glimmering so bright

It is a magical encounter
It brings bliss
A priceless opportunity
It sets you free

Oh, it may just be a temporary relief
Against that persistent sight of darkness
But an unexplainable security exists
Calming fear and comforting sorrow

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Doodling

If you're in a meeting
And you find it boring
You'll end up doodling

Doodling and doodling
Just to come up with something

Doodling and doodling
To pretend that you're listening

Doodling and doodlding
Fooling yourself you're not wasting

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Sa isang buntong hininga

Sa isang buntong hininga
Ika'y tunay na nakilala
Doo'y nasilip
Bahagi ng nadarama

Katauhang nagkukubli
Sa mga nagdaang panahon
Sa isang pagkakataon
Ay biglaang umahon

Damdaming pilit binabao'y
Unti-unting binubuhay
Nitong hindi maunawaang
Tila nalalapit na pagsinta

Sa isang buntong hininga
Muling pinaligaya
Binigyan ng pag-asang
Lubos pang makikilala

Hindi man alam saan
Ang siyang huling hantungan
Puso'y sasabay, aayon
Sa bawat buntong hininga