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Feb 2023 · 133
Among all those things
Marlina Feb 2023
Among all facemasks I wear,
   that one special facemask is my favorite.
It oozes with a feeling of love & care,
   so unique that I find it rare.

Among all handkerchiefs that are given to me,
   that one special handkerchief is my favorite.
It smells of calm and sweet love,
   ****, I miss that special one.
Feb 2023 · 116
I smell like you today
Marlina Feb 2023
I smell like you, today
   and I love it.

It's as if you're on my side
   calming my restless soul.
Feb 2023 · 237
One morning
Marlina Feb 2023
One morning, we're at the farthest and quietest green place we dream once
Both of our hair almost turn silver
We retire earlier than the rest as we used to wish
While our two kids are in civilized cities, on their own, the way we raise them
We must have done all our missions in life at this point
We're holdings hands while overlooking the sea from the top view of a mountain where we built our retirement home
Not too near, nor too far from the marketplace where we can buy our favorite snack
I am now a good cook at this stage, no burnt rice and overcooked egg
I can now plant and sow vegetables in the backyard
I still like all of your touches, from my head down to the tip of my fingers
I still tap your back while we hug, which you like
We still laugh at our corny lines and enjoy sharing stories from our encounters with our friends
Our favorite N joke, shows we watch
the way you smell, the way I don't smell,
the way we sleep
the way you ask questions
the way we are different but still want to be by each other's side while we rest, eyes closed waiting for sunrise.
Marlina Oct 2020
I wish to be "the girl who leapt through time" and meet you at some point, once again;

When you say, "You're prettier when it's raining" as my hair gets drenched by the rain;

When you kiss the back of my hand and I try to keep still and stop my heart from a panic;

When you adorably take the seat beside me when we watch tournaments;

When...I guess I need to stop now, I'm not running but I feel like I'm chasing you;

And I'm tired and sad, but these memories keep haunting me;

I may resent time because it breaks our ties before it bonds us;

Thank you for the good memories, my first love;

I need to give up now, "I am not the girl who can leap through time".
#firstlove
Sep 2020 · 78
The best time to daydream
Marlina Sep 2020
The best time to daydream is when the day is good;
That has been the case for me, I think;
It's a Saturday morning when I choose to take a walk;
And I do this as if no one's behind or ahead of me.

I gaze at the sky with clouds that's been always pretty;
I play the music & put my earphones on;
I smile 'cause the music matches my mood;
Geez, this day's so good, I said to myself.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not thinking deeply of anything;
Or anyone when I daydream;
I let my head rest, feel the good feeling;
Move my feet in rhythm & smile (for you, yes this might be boring).

Hay, I am writing this to have a good night's sleep;
Hey there, I wish you have one too;
Don't let Monday blues stop you;
Sleep well and be happy tomorrow.
Aug 2019 · 444
Time
Marlina Aug 2019
The most romantic moment to me was when time let our eyes met while it slowly stopped;
#timeispowerful
May 2019 · 173
How to like you?
Marlina May 2019
"How to like you?"
It pops while I wait for my coffee to brew.
Will it be as sweet as brown sugar?
Will it be as pure as the creamer in the jar?
Apr 2019 · 208
Maybe Venus is lonely
Marlina Apr 2019
Maybe Venus is lonely;
So it stay closer to Earth's moon.
#Moon
#Venus
Mar 2019 · 172
But, it's a secret.
Marlina Mar 2019
I know a secret.
You like her;
How the Sun rises & how it rests;
How leaves fall from a tree;
How butterflies move in the air;
How clouds collide prettily;
You imagine it's her;
Happily by your side;
Looking at these;
Looking at you;
With loving eyes;
With warm hugs;
You like her, but;
It's a secret.
#secretlove
Jan 2019 · 536
The Moon knows the truth
Marlina Jan 2019
I wish, you're looking at the Moon too.
Just like the old days;
When our words aren't free;
Feelings are sheltered;
And in between questions;
But, we let it be;
Knowing that the Moon knows the truth;
Let it tell our love story, if it is.
Dec 2018 · 218
If that's what we choose...
Marlina Dec 2018
Can you be my first heart break,
if that's how it ends?
Or can we just be forever,
if that's what we choose?
#chooseforeverlove
Dec 2018 · 183
You left me
Marlina Dec 2018
I wished you hold on to me;
Even for a second;
That day was too heavy to carry;
I said I wanted to be alone;
That I needed space.
But that wasn't it.
What I needed back then, was someone who could feel the pain in me without asking.
You were not that person in that moment;
You left me.
Nov 2018 · 253
The sky lost its dazzle
Marlina Nov 2018
Suddenly, under the dazzling sky;
I think of you.
Trees swaying, birds chirping;
Time slows, heart beats fast;
T'was the feeling before;
As I remember;
Now, trees aren't swaying, birds seem so sad to sing;
Time runs too fast, my heart's not in rhythm;
The sky lost its dazzle.
Oct 2018 · 321
The Painful Album
Marlina Oct 2018
I thought we can be together;
Through THICK AND THIN;
But on VALENTINE’S DAY;
You said, “I DON’T WANNA LOVE YOU ANYMORE”.

Mem’ries are TAKING ME BACK;
Over and over again;
To the pain I felt;
THRU THESE TEARS.

So, IF YOU SEE HER;
LET ME KNOW;
I’ll RUN and try to forget.
In solitude, I’ll chase MALIBU NIGHTS.
Appreciation poem for LANY's Malibu Nights Album
Sep 2018 · 188
Some days
Marlina Sep 2018
Some days are barren.
Dead.
Lifeless.

Some days are lush.
Growing.
Productive.

Some days are barren.
Some days are lush.
Today is barren.
Tomorrow is lush.

Bring down your worries.
Bring happy memories.
Some days are barren.
Some days are lush.
Be happy.
Aug 2018 · 489
I'll trust my brain.
Marlina Aug 2018
I know for sure;
Time will come;
We will never be the same as now;
We won't laugh at the same joke;
We won't fall for the same song.
We won't eat at the same place;
We won't have the same feeling;
The same excitement when our eyes met;
The same beat, our hearts have;
But, do not worry;
I now know what to do;
I'll make sure I won't forget every single thing we are having now;
So if that time will come;
I will remember everything about us;
Although my heart can't, I'll trust my brain.
Marlina Jul 2018
Here it is, the last poem I never wish to end.
Although feelings are left hanging.
Words left unsaid.
I am happy.
I tell you it's true.
I love you,
although I was never loved by you.
Jul 2018 · 172
Shall I tell?
Marlina Jul 2018
Shall I tell?
Cause’ never there’s a day;
I wasn’t thinking of this not-so-important thing in mind;
My mind goes crazy;
My heart abnormally beats;
By having hopes that we can be together;
And for life, we can share each other’s shoulder.
I have an incredible imagination, I must say;
So, I’m here trying to stop myself from myself;
But I delusionally look for answers to this question;
Shall I tell?
#shallitell
Jun 2018 · 181
Or me
Marlina Jun 2018
I have something to tell you.
About her;
She's afraid;
She can't say it herself because she's awkward and innocent.
But she has dreams, good dreams;
About her, about people she loves;
And about you.
So I have been telling you now what I wanted to say;
I hope you got her
Or me.
May 2018 · 190
Kung
Marlina May 2018
Kung maaari lang silipin ating tadhana sa hinaharap natin;
Mga munting kilos, ngiti't, tingin kaya'y magbabago rin?
At magagawa kayang nararamdama'y sabihin?
Kung sa bandang huli, tayo at tayo rin?
May 2018 · 161
Like a roller coaster
Marlina May 2018
Life can be so rude, so unfair, so difficult;
But life can be so nice, so amazing, so fulfilling too.
#lifethoughts
Feb 2018 · 510
Not Just On February 14
Marlina Feb 2018
I will love you not just on 14th of February;
Or on your birthday;
Or even on any special day of your life.

I'll just wait for you when you get out of office;
Fetch you, ask you "how have been your day?"
Tap your head and say:
"It's just a bad day, not a bad life"
'Cause you have me & your family;

I'll smile and laugh with you when you're happy;
I'll listen to you when you're sad.
I'll be the funniest clown in town.
I'll be the best singer you want.

I could be your food buddy, even coffee you love.
I could be the photographer in every place you've been.
I could be your diary or journal of your whole life, that I want.
I could be everything, for you to feel my love.
Jan 2018 · 169
Too much.
Marlina Jan 2018
I expect,
too much.
That's why I'm hurt.

I imagine,
too much.
That's why I'm sad.

I give,
too much.
That's why I'm broke.

I love,
too much.
That's why I'm lost.
You are worthy to be loved. Complete yourself. Love yourself more.
Jan 2018 · 166
You.
Marlina Jan 2018
I thought of the things to do tomorrow.
I ended up stalking you.
Will you be part of my tomorrow?
Now that I'm thinking of you?
Dec 2017 · 303
Until I saw you
Marlina Dec 2017
I didn't know love, until I saw you.
From a distant, I imagine it was you.
It was you who would keep this little heart of mine.
Locked hands & shoulders, hair turned white by the time.
#JustLove
Dec 2017 · 243
And, You
Marlina Dec 2017
I want to be happy.
No things in my head to worry
Just the coffee I love in my side.
And you who keeps my heart alive.
Dec 2017 · 941
No clue.
Marlina Dec 2017
Cause everything is beautiful when you're with him/her.
Even the grass blooms as if it's a flower.
You feel so relax as if you're in your bed.
The surrounding is lovely although it's crowded.
The food tastes exquisite though it's not expensive.
You act sophistic although you're naive.
The clouds are so blue, tho they aren't that blue.
You wonder why you feel handsome/beautiful 'cause you have no clue.
#WondersOfLove
Dec 2017 · 1.0k
It's okay.
Marlina Dec 2017
It's okay not to be so rich.
It's okay not to be so pretty.
It's okay not to be so ****.
It's okay not to be so smart.

It's okay not to have a beautiful hair.
It's okay not to be tall.
It's okay not to be cute.
It's okay not to be cool.

It's okay not to speak english fluently.
It's okay not to have many friends.
It's okay not to watch movies everyday.
It's okay not to travel around the world.

It's okay not to have many shoes & clothes.
It's okay not to own a car.
It's okay not to have a big house.
It's okay not to have a million.

It's okay not to be organized always.
It's okay not to have the latest iPhone.
It's okay not to sing & dance well.
It's okay not to have a gf/bf.

It's okay not to have your fave coffee everyday.
It's okay not to eat at the restaurant.
It's okay not to go to mall more often.
It's okay not to know stock market.

However, it's not okay not to fight for your dreams.
Settle for what you really deserve. Be you. Keep dreaming. Act.
Nov 2017 · 616
Joy, Love & Peace
Marlina Nov 2017
We think of now.
Of how we live.
In hope of Joy.
In Love
And Peace.
Nov 2017 · 398
Of the things
Marlina Nov 2017
Tonight, I'm so wary.
Of the things that may happen.
Of the things that may not happen.
But then I forgot that I shouldn't be.
For He is by my side, providing His guide.

I'm so scared, so so scared.
Of not being able to fulfill my solemn vow.
But I'm not in control of things.
Of the things that may happen.
Of the things that may not happen.

I should always remember one thing.
He is in control of everything.
Of the things that may happen.
Of the things that may not happen.

So thank you God for clearing things tonight.
For calming me tonight.
For hugging me so tight.
For reminding me to fight & have a wonderful life.
Never doubt.
Nov 2017 · 351
She
Marlina Nov 2017
She
Title: "She"
She's beautiful, I believe
Like a dawn where the Sun's behind
Comes out & shines when it's time.
And thy beauty will forever live.

Thankful is the One who's writing these words at 10:01pm of a Sunday night.
'Cause the One met she.
She inspires the One uniquely;
She puts a wonderful smile to the One effortlessly;
And more than this vast universe, She's a beautiful piece of the One's life.

In as much as the One wanted to put into paper the million words in her mind to thank and make She happy. (the One hopes so)
The One's told not to sleep late in this cold and windy evening.
However, the One just wanna end this saying "I love She"
And prays a happy birthday to thee.

— The End —