Oh Archangel Gabriel, receive my adoration!
Thou who are heralded as “Harbinger of Divine Revelation”
Reveal unto me the secret of eternal salvation
Cleanse me with God’s white ray of purity
Be my cleansing courier when my sins are covering me
With your truthful tidings, raise me up from the grave
From the Ascension Temple of Luxor in Egypt, deliver your hoping slave!

-03/04/2015
(Dumarao)
*My Angels Collection

Plucked thee from near ground
Outdoor ornament
On Bermuda grass
It’s the plant type one
Decorative “fern”!

By Hachuela clan
Neighbor relative
It belongs to them
Planted by someone
To grace their front yard

January Thirteen
Friday Twenty Twelve
Ante Aclet’s wake
Night before burial
And saw Marvic G.

Neighborhood to South
Way to Codingle
Not along the road
Yellow-painted house
Just in front its porch

Friday the Thirteenth
Last day – Amaya
Hour before watching
Saw CapSU backers
I, Nanay & kin!

-01/13/2012
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Oh Father God, deliver us from anger
May we stay cool when things get hotter
Oh Lord Jesus, save us who are like Cain
Grant us patience when enraged by others or by kin
Oh Holy Spirit, rescue us from the effects of wrath
Be our cooling water so anger we can have no aftermath
This we ask in our Almighty God. Amen!

-12/20/2015
(Dumarao)
*Gideons Prayer Poems Against Life’s Problems

Oh God to You I strongly implore
To strengthen the throne of our governor
And in his domain to accept me once more

For when I have left from his secure
On my quest for a greener pasture
I had carelessly bitten their enemy’s lure

Oh God to You I sincerely pray
To raise up ABS-CBN like GMA
And their big pipz to me shall never play

For I accused them of being unfair
By having with a party a something affair
I hope to that matter they’ll put no more care

Oh God to You I truthfully entreat
To set Liberal Party where no one can beat
And that from me they’ll never retreat

For when I tried to abandon them
And acted as a rebel with mayhem
I’ve proven I can‘t live without their tandem

Oh God to You I firmly beseech
To make PNoy’s regime remarkably rich
And the Straight Path no one shall breach

For when I campaigned against him not to be our king
It was all propaganda, personal there’s nothing
I was just in my career a newly hatched birdling.

-11/02/2012
(Dumarao)
*My Twilight Poems Collection

Oh Father God, we pray for the world
That for it good future its people mold
Oh Lord Jesus, we pray for our world
That in it good life its creatures hold
Oh Holy Spirit, we pray for the planet we live
That through it good things we can give & receive
This we pray to our One True God. Amen.

-12/25/2015
(Dumarao)
*Prayer Poems for Christmas

For Royal Reyes’ food so chef they urgent dire
Another time, another maiden fast new hire
Spoiled children now happy they
Stuff tender hope everyday
But cook, her Excellency, finds crisis – cold fire!

-01/07/2007
(Miagao)
*Topsy-Turvy Limerick Ironic

Oh God, when they have taken away everything
And to me remains but nothing
From You I shall hope to have something

A helping hand from a stranger
Shall suffice although I’m meager
Can somehow quench the thirst & hunger

By that be thankful I should
By that be grateful I could
By that be joyful I would

For it is a grace to receive
Something that I can never give
It can somehow make a heave

Oh God, I should make Thee see
That I’m contented and happy
For everywhere & everytime, there’s charity.

-01/06/2013
(Dumarao)
*My Morning Poems Collection…written on Epihany

Where classroom colleagues and I come, sit, wait & stay
For teacher not yet is there on time must, not may
‘Til minutes come to thirty
Opt us all forsake pretty
Professor absent will not history today.

-01/10/2007
(Miagao)
*Topsy-Turvy Limerick Ironic

Look! Here’s Me! It’s my body
May be pretty, may be ugly
Care I? It’s not anybody
It’s me. It’s mine. Me’s mine only!

My body, the devil, is he
Glutton, sloth, selfishness all dear
My body, the angel, is thee
Abide law, goodness try adhere!

Protrude long horns of lust & dirt
Delight the world, hate discipline
Glow halo of heavenly mirth
Morality makes soul serene!

I am born with halo and horns
I am half-angel, half-demon!
My heart and mind: roses with thorns
Bees and worms, lo, behold, anon!

I’m growing with conscience and id
They come together within me!
Good and bad, each other they rid
Makes me bright and makes me gloomy!

Yet, however detest them both
They dwell together in one roof
Day butterfly and evening moth
I’m either they, there’s no need proof.

I’m one of two – the good and bad
This thing I can’t honestly lie!
The irony my body had
Have and will have, I can’t deny!

Testament:
The eyes that
read the Bible vast
are the same eyes that
watches lust!

The lips to Lord that
sings praises
are the same lips that
cast curses!

The limbs that
toil for survival
are the same limbs that
do brutal!

The brain that
thinks to help people
is the same brain that
plans evil!

The heart that
so loves everyone
is the same heart that
cares no one!

The body that
does good things
is the same body that
does bad things!

Whatever my body is?
-It’s only angel and devil
Whatever my body does?
-It’s only good and bad.

-02/18/2007
(Miagao)
*for Philosophy 1 under Sir Abila

So you think I’ve been deaf & blind
Who can’t hear & see from behind?

Doors & walls clearly speaking
Floors & roads plainly showing

Omens so artificial
Messages so diabolical

Tired of listening
To a cat meowing?

Want it o go hide & seek
Knowing that it’s already weak?

Wanted/Missing without search
Whipped & slashed by thorny birch

What more discreet persecution
Pack & throw, chop & burn?

Can’t imagine such ****** reckonings
Longing for more sufferings?

You think my mind shall be conditioned
With such dreadful gleamings aforementioned?

And after such ****** execution
Behold the Almighty’s retribution!

-05/22-23/2012
(Dumarao)
*My Painful Poems Collection

Oh Father God, we pray for righteousness
That we reject all sorts of wickedness
Oh Lord Jesus, we ask You to make us upright
That we be able to set things right
Oh Holy Spirit, we beg for the straight path
That we can avoid God’s burning wrath
This we implore to our Lord God. Amen.

-12/23/2015
(Dumarao)
*Gideons Prayer Poems for Christian Virtues

Got thee from water
Sitting position
According to host
It’s a herbal plant
But don’t know this one!

From a rich maiden
In town she’s famous
Ex-SB Member
A lady so fair
She’s Joy Paredes

Fifth day of August
Year Twenty Thirteen
It is a Monday
Local holiday
It’s our Town Fiesta

One of concoctions
Of rare drink to me
With other sliced fruits
First time to take it
Said it’s fat water

Fiesta remembrance
Another rare chance
Still with Joy, Shamie,
Arnold & Almars
Was nice being there!

-08/05/2013
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Oh Archdemon Beelzebub, accept my abomination!
You who are called as “Chief of Gluttony”
I do not want too much stuff bloating my body!
You crave for foods more than the size of your belly
I do not need to look like a ball so puffy!
You fill yourself so your stomach will not be empty
I ***** such immoderation that leads to obesity!

-03/13/2015
(Dumarao)
*My Demons Collection

Oh Father God, deliver us from flesh
May we be always spiritually fresh
Oh Lord Jesus, save us who are like Rahab
Grant us purity and a decent job
Oh Holy Spirit, rescue us from prostitution
Be our guardian against fornication
This we ask in our Almighty God. Amen.

-12/21/2015
(Dumarao)
*Gideons Prayer Poems Against Life’s Problems

Oh Father God, deliver us from deceit
May we overcome the plots of the culprit
Oh Lord Jesus, save us who are like Esau
Grant us keen senses tomorrow, then & now
Oh Holy Spirit, rescue us from treachery
Be our lamp against the darkness of anomaly
This we ask in our Almighty God. Amen.

-12/20/2015
(Dumarao)
*Gideons Prayer Poems Against Life’s Problems

Trespasser! How dare you do this to me?!
Now with your blunder no more I can see!
After having my shelter & fodder then you’ll flee!

Ungrateful! I sheltered you but my eye you shattered!
I fed you but my blood you splattered!
Now I will crush you and your nasty herd!

Animals! I will flay you alive once your’re snatched!
I will shred your flesh once you’re clutched!
Don’t know my brutality has never been matched?!

Criminals! You will soon pay for your brutality!
Don’t you know you have enraged thee?!
Thee you have offended…the mighty god of the sea!

Godless! How dare you inflict the son of a god?!
For yourself it’s fruit is really, really bad!
For me my father to you is really, really mad!

Insane! Odysseus, also you deserve a cruel bane!
Poseidon! Hear your son, Polyphemus, wrenching in pain!
Let not this Plea of the Blinded Cyclops fall in vain!

-02/02/2015
(Dumarao)
*Fallen Myth Collection

Sinlessness is impossible
But not for 2 people
Who became God’s noble example

They are Jesus Christ & Mary
Who were sent to humanity
To teach them how to become holy

Her Immaculate Heart purifies
His Sacred Heart sanctifies
They are God’s ultimate sacrifice!

-11/07/2015
(Dumarao)
*7th Day Reflection from Catechism Booklet

Oh Father God, we pray for patience
That we persevere every malevolence
Oh Lord Jesus, we ask You to grant us endurance
That we also portray fortitude & temperance
Oh Holy Spirit, we beg for being able to wait
That we can analyze better the resolve of fate
This we implore to our Lord God. Amen.

-12/23/2015
(Dumarao)
*Gideons Prayer Poems for Christian Virtues

Oh Father God, we pray for victory
That our efforts end triumphantly
Oh Lord Jesus, we ask to overcome
That we transcend all obstacles that come
Oh Holy Spirit, we beg for success
That we surpass all trials & challenges
This we implore to our Lord God. Amen.

-12/23/2015
(Dumarao)
*Gideons Prayer Poems for Christian Virtues

Oh Maria nga amon iloy
Dalangpan sg mga makaluluoy
Kami nagadangup sa Imo sg bug-os
Sa ti-on sg amon pag-antos.

-05/31/2014
(Dumarao)
*written this end of Flores De Mayo/Mayflower Offering to Mama Mary

Pulled thee near from earth
A short shoot – new birth
Among the humblest
One of the smallest
Behold!...a “kamia”!

Obtained by father
From bank of river
Whoever planted
Not known by my head
Transplanted and then

Tenth day – September
Twenty-third’s over
About nine morning
Mist sprayed – thought raining
‘Bout nine thirty – wrote

Before – bank river
Now – “takas” – father
There he transplanted
On land adopted
Bless it to prosper

This one is special
Birthday memorial
So far the only
Written so early
While sun not yet gone.

-09/10/2011
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Oh Father God, we pray for all relatives
That they grow & multiply like leaves
Oh Lord Jesus, we pray for every relative
That with us they harmoniously live
Oh Holy Spirit, we pray for our kin
That they may be away from harm & sin
This we pray to our One True God. Amen.

-12/25/2015
(Dumarao)
*Prayer Poems for Christmas

Picked thee from clusters
With red-like blisters
Shrub with thousand leaves
Packed flowers it gives
Hey! It’s a “santan”!

The owner of thee
A rich family
Named Araneta
And Hachuela
Dumarao’s elite

Glad birthday to her
Ma’am Inday’s mother
Their clan reunites
Family invites
June One of this year

Beside the stairway
Flowers in array
On box plots planted
To porch surmounted
Abode’s grand entrance

This day’s important
Somehow jubilant
‘Bout thirteen years past
Since I was there last
This one’s second time.

-06/01/2011
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Picked thee from rush day
About New Year, hey
So end in fourteenth
Not on leaf thirteenth
Front house “euphorbia”!

To us it belongs
Despite many thorns
Few people out here
Perhaps to drink beer
Elder relatives

Twelfth month – thirty-first
Year’s final outburst
Twenty-Eleven
Has come to an end
Last sunlight ‘bout six

On plant’s row outside
Along the roadside
Leans on bamboo fence
Beside wooden bench
Just in front our house

This year’s Toladas
Arrive at its last
Turning point it is
To next year’s new leaves
Oh Happy New Year!

-12/31/2011
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

I have anticipated
As what the skies have said
Let’s hide under the bed!

The wind is blowing
The rain is pouring
We have to do something

Blowing and pouring again and again
It’s driving me insane
**** this wind and rain!

-06/21/2013
(Dumarao)
*My Stormy Morning Poems Collection

Oh Mary, Mother of Faith
You taught us to obey God
Your humble submission we congratulate

Oh Mary, Mother of Hope
You offered us God’s Messiah
Your fruit of salvation we interlope

Oh Mary, Mother of Charity
You granted us God’s abundant grace
Your genuine generosity we credit sincerely

Oh Mary, Mother of Prudence
You confirmed us that you are guided by God
Your sinlessness we adore with magnificence

Oh Mary, Mother of Justice
You imparted us God’s impartial mercy
Your intercession we always please

Oh Mary, Mother of Fortitude
You showed us patience amidst God’s trials
Your endurance we praise with servitude

Oh Mary, Mother of Temperance
You astounded us with your chastity before God
Your immaculate heart we want to glance.

-09/08/2013
(Dumarao)
*for Mama Mary’s Birthday

Oh Father God, deliver us from enemies
May we subdue them with multitudes of victories
Oh Lord Jesus, save us who are like the Israelites
Grant us strongholds and take our fights
Oh Holy Spirit, rescue us from utter defeat
Be our radiant prize, our magnificent merit
This we ask in our Almighty God. Amen.

-12/21/2015
(Dumarao)
*Gideons Prayer Poems Against Life’s Problems

Got thee on so-called Lit. Day
At second Ramayan play –

Oh how this day tested me
When time came, not yet ready
8 AM our program must
Most unprepared, oh aghast
Others were out the junction
Sounds went into malfunction

Disappointed superiors
Extended out their clamors
And moved the program further
Towards a one noon after
Thanks God there’s no more trial
Lit. Day flowed through its final

Proud of my BEED IV
With their guts & splendor
But when everything’s over
Cendy left flower scepter

Then Lorie Jean picked it up
Saw it timely, got asap.

-03/08/2011
(Dumarao)
*Ode to the 7 Flowers of 2011

Oh Father God, we pray for forgiveness
That our souls can attain peacefulness
Oh Lord Jesus, we ask to absolve our sins
That we approach heaven with wide grins
Oh Holy Spirit, we beg for absolution
That we become part of God’s glorious dominion
This we implore to our Lord God. Amen.

-12/22/2015
(Dumarao)
*Gideons Prayer Poems for Christian Virtues

God’s graces are perfected by His gifts
These supernatural presents help us avoid mischiefs
Wisdom & knowledge make us aware of our actions
Understanding & counsel make us realize our situations
Piety keeps us holy and worthy of reverence
Fortitude strengthens our faith and sustains our patience
Fear of the Lord prevents us from sinning!

-12/05/2015
(Dumarao)
*29th Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

But at least I’ve just witnessed
That you have changed

You’ve tried to be fair
To those in despair

You’ve shown impartiality
To an enemy

Somehow my toils – suicidal, insane
Didn’t fully fall in vain

There’s no need to worry
Proofs never existed in me

And my “boom” party-protection
Just mere propaganda & opinion

Out of addiction
To watching television

No more reason to arrest nor abduct
No more bother to **** nor destruct

Time to close your Wako-Wako eyes
Time for both of us to rise

Though for me I’m still a Kapuso
My respect & trust are back to 2.

-05/23/2012
(Dumarao)
*My Painful Poems Collection

Learn Social Science Philippines! Behold our Government
The way we are ruled from past to present
Behold our history from ancient times to colonization
Our struggle for liberty until we become a free nation
Behold our heroes who fought with sword & pen
To uphold our nationhood & rights as citizen
Behold our economy that is both eastern & western
That goes with the flow from traditional to modern
Behold the once small & weak country
Now an Asian Tiger by the reign of Du30!

-09/07/2016
(Dumarao)
*GEN Poems

Oh Father God, I am needing God’s protection
Against those who seek my life
From those who cast me strife

Oh Jesus Christ, I am needing God’s protection
Look how vulnerable I am
To perditions that may come

Oh Holy Spirit, I am needing God’s protection
With Your wings me You cover
My persecutors You make cower!

-02/17/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection

Gracefully descending
Downward it’s coming
Southward it’s going
Lowering, lowering

Thin and subtle
Light and gentle
Now on the shackle
Of water level

Chlorophyll coloring
In water it’s brewing
White clam is opening
Tasting, tasting.

-04/24/2012
(Dumarao)
*for Vet.Med.  poem in Salingsing Issue of 1st Sem., AY 2011-12

Detached thee with pain
Mind nearly insane
Staircase ornament
Balanced arrangement
Not know name for long!

CapSU property
Students behind me
Few meters away
Alone on the way
I wearing all-black

Ninth of December
Sky’s not bright up there
About three-thirty
Afternoon empty
No class for awhile

On guest house staircase
Going up right base
Towards the admin
Sir Ladoc goin’
To seek good counsel

This day’s treacherous
Clearly dangerous
Ma’am Juls read Gospel
To my ears a bell
Lost sheep – that is me!

-12/10/2011
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Oh Father God, we pray for all parents
That they may be granted grateful adherents
Oh Lord Jesus, we pray for every parent
That they love their children God has sent
Oh Holy Spirit, we pray for the progenitors
That they be a role model to their successors
This we pray to our One True God. Amen.

-12/25/2015
(Dumarao)
*Prayer Poems for Christmas

Oh Father God, deliver us from excuses
May we be committed to our promises
Oh Lord Jesus, save us who are like Adam
Grant us truth, not forbidden wisdom
Oh Holy Spirit, rescue us from denying our fault
Be our mover when truthfulness comes to a halt
This we ask in our Almighty God. Amen.

-12/21/2015
(Dumarao)
*Gideons Prayer Poems Against Life’s Problems

Plucked thee on chest high
As quickly passed by
Big abode’s entrance
A very rare chance
Don’t know what plant thee

Owned by Gonzaga
Also Hallarda
Among the helpful
Dumarao people
Not a far neighbor

Twentieth of March
When it’s early dark
After dinner treat
I was on retreat
Second time in there

Entrance gate inside
Pathway wall beside
House of Gonzaga
Here in the banwa
Way to Codingle

Valedictorian
Bea Gonzaga
Blowout “pahanda”
OLSI Graduation
I Guest Speaker on!

-03/20-21/2012
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

I cannot give you a teddy bear
Nor a pair of shoes so fair
Not an apple, grapes nor pear
Never a soft-cushioned chair.

I cannot give you a bounty cash
Earned so slow, but spent so fast
Hurts my pocket, gives it lash
**** that money that don’t last.

The only thing I can give you, dear
Is a greeting so sincere
“May your Christmas for this year…
Be filled with smiles – full of cheer!”

-12/14/08
(Dumarao)
*for Nene Angel…her assignment

It’s hard to say bye-bye you
When my heart & mind tells me not to

How brave & stupid I am to embrace
You with a dagger on my face

Yet I do this like a tired boxer
Who hugs his fellow for punch no further

Sorry if I can’t leave you this way
I’m so afraid to break away

Prove me first that you bear no weapon
To strike me on the moment I abandon.

-05/23/2012
(Dumarao)
*My Dark Poems Collection

Got thee from small vase
Old décor replace
Host plant of 1st Leaf
Thrown away no grief
Diff’rent “fortune” plant

Planted by father
Installed there after
I was there when placed
A little so fazed
First leaf’s host no more

Third day October
Sunset was nearer
While feeling not well
I’m under cold spell
Drinking I fruit juice

Just inside our house
Living room, oh browse
On vase first leaf was
‘Lil water still has
Buddhas adjacent

Simple day only
Not planned – truthfully
Just went to Passi
Withdrew some money
Wilted 1st Leaf host.

-10/03/2011
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Singing out loud like Lady Gaga
Expecting not you’ll yell ulalalah!
For me it’s just a ‘lil shalalalah!
For others it’s a big bwahahahah!

Blaming all the way is just so unfair
You don’t even know the whole & real affair
I hope you’ve witnessed my odd nightmare
So you’ll also feel what’s to be in there!

“Crucify!” is what you wanna shout
Not even knowing what it’s all about
Forgive me if we weren’t on the same route
Can’t blame you for your…ah?...uhm?...doubt

Here I am – the abhorred & ******
For whose mistakes are convoked & summed
In painful agony being condemned
Beaten, battered, stunned & slammed

Who is like our Chief Justice?
Crowned with thorns of royal malice
Scourged at the pillar of public displease
Carrying the cross to the realm of no peace

Who is the devil’s advocate?
Who is willing to reprobate?
Who planted so much hate?
Whose vengeance cannot wait?

Now, laugh at my calamity
Lick my blood…it’s so tasty
You want to unleash the devil in me?
Here!...It’s free!...towards your body!

Behold the shadow blocking the sun
So spectacular – startling everyone
Now, who’s the devil daring to shun
The one who knows Proverbs 28:21?

-05/21-22/2012
(Dumarao)
*My Painful Poems Collection

Torn thee from torn leaf
A long one – not brief
Unlike the first five
This one’s not alive
Don’t know its name too

Décor by first year
On table to cheer
By someone from them
For only one name
BSEd One, lo!

First day of Mid-Term
Their very first sem
Eighteenth of August
While I am their host
For Ma’am Jul’s exam

As said – on table
On vase – with bundle
With flowers – other
Surround them – cluster
It’s one of six leaves

Felt I bit boring
For students taking
Exam not over
I noticed flower
Pre-lunch time stupor.

-08/18/2011
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Removed thee from tree
It’s sturdy and tall
I think not native
Looks familiar but
Do not know its name

By the Trappist monks
Who live by in there
Or just a planter
Folk or foreigner
Don’t know who planted

About to enter
The souvenir shop
Where we bought some goods
About 3 o’clock
On way to the wharf

Just in front the shop
Selling souvenirs
Foods and rosaries
Decors and softdrinks
A monastery

On field trip again
But first time in there
With Crim. 2 students
A new experience
That I should treasure!

-04/01/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Oh Father God, deliver us from extravagance
May we be moderate in our financial allowance
Oh Lord Jesus, save us who are like Zaccheus
Grant us wealth that will not make us infamous
Oh Holy Spirit, rescue us from too much luxury
Be our catalyst not to live lavishly
This we ask in our Almighty God. Amen.

-12/21/2015
(Dumarao)
*Gideons Prayer Poems Against Life’s Problems

Got thee on Feb’s final day
In CapSU when clouds are gray –

Got no flower before thee
On Valentine’s Day must be
When my Ramayan students
On program displayed talents
Where showered they some flowers
For Rama-Sita lovers

But after presentation
My mind forgot its mission
Oh flower of February
Alas! Why you slipped from me?
Need to think another day
What’ver flower come what may

Days passed not so important
To get one I’m reluctant
Resolved to wait ‘til last day
And found one on a pathway

After logged out from admin
To lib while JS pendin!

-02/28/2011
(Dumarao)
*Ode to the 7 Flowers of 2011

Not only the Old Powers traded and earned
Empires of coming ages also gained and governed…

First were the Spaniards for 3 centuries
Since then, the Cross rules, pagans hide, Muslims decrease
Second were the Americans for 3 decades
Since then, Liberty reigns, Frailocracy fades
Third were the Japanese for 3 years
Since then, we dread a world war filled with tears

…They were our 3 Colonizers who imprinted a mark
Both sweet & bitter, bright & dark!

-09/12/2015
(Dumarao)
*Philippine History Rhyme Collection

Oh Father God, deliver us from falsehood
May we always do what is good
Oh Lord Jesus, save us who are like Jacob
Grant us the wisdom on what we resolve
Oh Holy Spirit, rescue us from doing wrong
Be our fortitude when tempted for long
This we ask in our Almighty God. Amen.

-12/21/2015
(Dumarao)
*Gideons Prayer Poems Against life’s Problems

Oh Archdemon Leviathan, accept my abomination!
You who are appointed as “Regent of Envy”
I do not want something for me not meant to be
You long for things which are not yours truly
I do not need anything for me not worthy!
You drown yourself with despair & misery
I surrender everything not fit for me!

-03/12/2015
(Dumarao)
*My Demons Collection

Oh Father God, I am doubting
If there is really You
If You are really true

Oh Jesus Christ, I am doubting
Why is life like this to me?
It’s always with uncertainty

Oh Holy Spirit, I am doubting
My faith You please increase
My scruples You please decrease!

-01/24/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection