Volcano, the sender
Pyroclastics, the message
From the inner and under
Explodes the great rage!

Space, the medium
Sky, the receiver
Of this mad pandemonium
Towards up, up, up there!

But touched not directly
The target of utterance
And pyros echoed to thee
With unforestalled exuberance!

-11/16/2014
(Dumarao)
*interprets my formulated Communication Model

Plucked thee on leg high
Some tombs are nearby
People are mourning
Sunshine is scorching
A kind of “grass fern”

By nature it’s born
So soil to adorn
Planted by no one
Owned by everyone
I’m with some mourners

April Eleven
During internment
It was time of noon
Teacher buried soon
Picked this while standing

On cemetery
Dumarao county
Few metres away
Where Ma’am Zen’s tomb lay
Side sarcophagus

Teacher’s memorial
From her day’s burial
Guidance Counselor
My precious mentor
Ma’am Macalipay.

-04/11/1012
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Love and kisses we had shared
Warm and radiant like Renaissance Art
More than sensation of intimate care
All I want is to keep those in my heart

Moments in time we had together
A glistening chalice of sweetest wine
Better than all the purest cider
All I want is to treasure these in my mind

Dreams and hopes we had established
Created me a strange blazing heat
Mightier than I had ever wished
All I want is to restore these in my spirit

All I want is to have
These goodness God has given me
I want all of these just
Like I want this simple poetry!

-sometime in 4th year highschool
(Dumarao)
*for school paper, La Primavera

Oh Father God, fumigate us with incense
Like that from a man with faith intense
Oh Lord Jesus, beloved by King Gaspar
Who came to Thee from a land afar
Oh Holy Spirit, cover us with the riches of Asia
Like the incense of Gaspar, King of India
This we beg to our Merciful God. Amen.

-12/30/2105
(Dumarao)
*Prayer Poems to the 3 Kings’ Gifts

In a canteen where my food I buy
I draw my eyeballs to viands nigh
There was a soup hot as good
But something odd shifts my mood
A speck out of place, a swimming fly!

-01/03/2007
(Dumarao)
*Topsy-Turvy Limerick Ironic

Oh Father God, we pray for all neighbors
That they may not bring disgusting behaviors
Oh Lord Jesus, we pray for every neighbor
That they do not go against our good labor
Oh Holy Spirit, we pray for people we live by
That their goodness & graces they don’t deny
This we pray to our One True God. Amen.

-12/25/2015
(Dumarao)
8Prayer Poems for Christmas

Oh Father God, deliver us from adultery
May we sanctify the human body
Oh Lord Jesus, save us who are like Magdalene
Grant us salvation from ****** sin
Oh Holy Spirit, rescue us when overwhelmed by flesh
Be our temple and keep our spirits fresh
This we ask in our Almighty God. Amen!

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

Gay Ursula! You, ***** octopus, set me free!
How dare you enjoy my painful agony?!
Deliver me now or you’ll regret ****** me!

My ******, your abominable sadism will cost the life of thee
I’m not joking! You will pay dearly to me
After this your elation, you will cry certainly!

Ah! Sebastian, go tell our soldiers what’s happening to me
Tell them that I am writhing painfully
In the clasp of this octopus so yucky!

Oh! Flounder, go tell our king his son’s calamity
Tell him to make haste in rescuing me
Or I’ll shrink into pieces if you don’t come promptly

Ah! King Triton, my father, rescue me speedily
Ride on the torrents of the sea
To retrieve this so pitiful me

Oh! King Triton, aren’t my eyes tricking me?
Is there a mirage under the sea?
Is that you, my father, who I see?

Oh! Flounder, is that our king in reality?
Gracious! My hero is here! What a relief to me?!
Deliver me now from this agonizing cruelty!

Oh! Sebastian, have you also brought our whole army
To bring down the savage & maniac enemy?
At last! Sealed now is the fate of me!

My ******, your chastisement has come so aptly
Embrace now the prize of your debauchery
Taste our retribution in fullest intensity!

End now the **** of Ariel by this creature so stinky
Detach me from the clutches of these tentacles so slimy
Gay Ursula! You’re doomed! Farewell to your savagery!

-02/14/2015
(Dumarao)
*Disney Characters *** Change Collection

When my 777 Pledge to our church was prevented
I strongly believed 8 will be compensated
Now God Himself His justice He exacted
When my pledge to Him was thwarted
Oh I regret the 1st downfall of the Liberal
Yet, my 1st release from being their vassal
Never again can I be their slave loyal
For I now pledge myself to PL (PDP-Laban) & other rival.

-sometime in May or June 2016
(Dumarao)

Oh God, dangers on me surround
Insecurities in me abound
But with You, I’m safe and sound

Pains and hardships I can withstand
Foes and trials I can outstand
If You lend me Thy helping hand.

-04/26/2013
(Dumarao)
*My Morning Poems Collection; written on the day I received my March salary

Behold PNoy in the Year of the Snake
A year of terrible typhoon & earthquake

A year of scam about pork barrel
A year in Zamboanga there’s a battle

This year’s really a great trial
A year of calamities & upheaval

But PNoy a leader who is alert
Warned the nation of imminent hurt

To places inflicted he himself went
Gave aids & comfort and slept in tent

A man for all he really is
That’s why Team PNoy had many parties

‘Coz whatever party you may belong
If you’re on Straight Path you come along

But if you’re a partymate of crime accused
To him you’ll never be excused.

-12/31/2013
(Dumarao)

Oh Father God, we pray for all friends
That they abide with us in all trends
Oh Lord Jesus, we pray for every friend
That they remain until the end
Oh Holy Spirit, we pray for our allies
That they’ll be good until we reach the skies
This we pray to our One True God. Amen.

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

Now that the Orient knows we’re here
The Superpowers came to trade their stuff so dear…

First were entrepreneurs of the Red Giant
Meaty foods, fine clothings, housewares so elegant
Second were adventurers of the Sub-Continent
Strange gems, music & language here they sent
Third were missionaries of the Cradle of Islam
Believers of this system to Allah come

…These Chinese, Indians & Arabs our ancestors befriended
Their influence upon us never goes depleted!

-09/11/2015
(Dumarao)
*Philippine History Rhyme Collection

Oh Father God, give us gold
Like that from a man who is old
Oh Lord Jesus, beloved by King Melchor
Who offered gold for the child Savior
Oh Holy Spirit, grant us the riches of Asia
Like the gold of Melchor, King of Arabia
This we beg to our Merciful God. Amen.

-12/30/2015
(Dumarao)
*Prayer Poems for the 3 Kings’ Gifts

Swerving black plane drives helpless onto water, unseen
Now the greedy hole comes to the liquid it, sippin’
From shallow ocean away vessel
To dark, tongued, toothed pit, don’t bid farewell
Human mouth ousts it unscathed back to soup basin.

-01/13/2007
(Dumarao)
*Topsy-Turvy Limerick Ironic

He’s the One
Whose genuine kindness I ignored
And even enmity I labored
Publicly I abhorred

He’s the One
Whose victory I tried to bar
When from his people I departed afar
On his opponent’s nest – my childhood mirth – I gave him scar

He’s the One
Whose people should have led me
To the true path of victory
If ever I wasn’t poisoned by own false fantasy

He’s the One
Whose light revealed my darkness
On times of my great doubt and distress
Despite that, his people treated me with kindness

He’s the One
Whose followers’ door opened
When to them I was tossed once again
Although for once they’ve been threatened

He’s the One
Whose true benevolence
Slowly washes my discontent and impatience
As my hostile drive was laid into abstinence

He’s the One
Whose kindness I’m still confused
Because my guilty heart tells I’m accused
Since his generosity once I abused

He’s the One
Whose people tend me again
Who might be devising plots to cause me pain
For their master I once put in disdain

He’s the One
Whose nation may be hating me
Because I once rebelled against thee
Now I’m back, they doubt my sincerity

He’s the One
Who to our mass media was ever a hero
That’s common sense for I cannot find him a flaw
And also his lineage tells us so

He’s the One
Who can end my existence
For still I’m suspected with malevolence
What great karma brought by my negligence!?

After all, He’s still the One
Whom I believe will be my authentic hero
If he and his people can endure me for more years to go
Since now I consider myself a fan of Pres. Noynoy Aquino…

The One whose straight path I don’t wanna forgo!

-11/30/2011
(Dumarao)
*Yellow Poems Collection for realization & consolation to others

When I was a child, I was captivated
By colorful flowers beautifully painted
But what was that creature with floppy wings
Like a flower’s frail petal, attraction it brings

If a flower below to the land decorates
That creature above to the air celebrates
To the dance of the wind giving music
Its every movement is a graceful lyric

This flimsy flyer they called “butterfly”
In its absence, the flowers cry
So come butterflies…come to the flowers!
They need your fantastically propitious powers!

Oh! Imagine the world without butterflies!
It’s just like a chopsuey without spice
Music without notes, theater without actors
So safeguard these most artistic pollinators!

-01/28/2015
(Dumarao)
*Defense of the Animals Collection

When we declared our freedom in 1898
We established our nation, we sealed our fate…

Our Bronze Age from Aguinaldo to Magsaysay
We ruled ourselves even if Ams & **** deny
Our Silver Age from Garcia to Arroyo
There’s no ******* of external foe
Our Golden Age has started with Noynoy Aquino
A moment sublime to uplift the Filipino

…Seven in Bronze, Seven in Silver, Seven in Gold
This is our past, present & future foretold!

-09/16/2015
(Dumarao)
*Philippine History Rhyme Collection

Picked thee on head high
With crowd my side by
From batchmates away
To them again, hey
It’s called here “apoy”

A highschool batchmate
Parish affiliate
Rich and religious
Family Venus
Of the Ilawod

Fourth month and sixth day
It’s a Good Friday
After procession
Night lights were turned on
Before the “duaw”

Where people cluster
On banwa proper
Second last caro
Float San Enchero
A Station of Cross

Again with batchmates
Like the former years
Somehow miracle
Rare get-together
The Lord bonds us here!

-04/06/2012
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Oh Archdemon Satan, accept my abomination!
You who are enthroned as “King of Anger”
I do not want those thoughts from a spoiler!
You yearn to assault the One above there
I do not need those feelings from a monster!
You destroy yourself and cause your minions to suffer
I reject your invitation to join the battle against heaven’s ruler!

-03/11/2015
(Dumarao)
*My Demons Collection

Almighty God our Watcher
We bow to You forever
You’re alone our prime master!

Thy breath is source of our life
Thy light spurs our sacred strife
Thy grace eternally rife

Thy wings spread all throughout
The universe which Thee clout
Against prying evil’s snout

Thy eyes constantly watchful
On everything deem sinful
For Thy righteousness must rule

Thy words are like swords of fire
Striking pain on wrong desire
Useful virtue we acquire

God’s manifest of control
Fill with goodness every soul
Steer us, Your faithful people!

-11/27/2011
(Dumarao)
*First Incubus Collection

I fear physical death because I may just go…
To the turbulent stream, river, sea or ocean
Where I’ll become feed to fish, mollusk or crustacean
Like Jack of Titanic who was never seen again!
To the silent pond, lake, pool or well
Where I’ll dilute & dissolve trapped in a shell
Like Sadako of Japan haunting a vessel!

-03/17/2015
(Dumarao)
*My Fear of Death Collection

Oh Father God, we pray for all churches
That they withstand all trials & challenges
Oh Lord Jesus, we pray for every church
That they can answer our spiritual search
Oh Holy Spirit, we pray for our house of worship
That they remain as strongholds of Your eternal lordship
This we pray to our One True God. Amen.

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

Pulled thee from a fruit
Tiny from crown’s root
Poses like dagger
Head of its master
Guess – it’s “pineapple”!

Just bought by father
Or maybe mother
Sold by some vendor
Grown by some farmer
For every eater

First Day Twenty Twelve
On this solemn eve
Almost second day
No time for delay
First Sunday near end

Among the thirteen
Fruits midnight dinin’
Tradition they lay
On plastic pink tray
The table center

Imperfect New Year
But somehow it’s dear
Firecrackers zero
Even sparklers no
Yet, full and happy!

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

Come, tell me
How better your parents can be

I do not say I’ve got
The perfect ones and you’re not

It’s just that I want to boast
The people who are to me host

They are my Nanay & Tatay
Who will never allow me to die

It’s only for them I offer my years
I spent for nothing maybe, but full of cheers

I may not look cheerful
But my heart with hope is full

They didn’t want to make me hungry
And want to give the best they can be

Whatever bad things or words they get from me
However good to others I may seem to be

It’s only my parents who have my best love.

-12/08/2011
(Dumarao)
*Second Incubus Collection

Behold the Whale Shark, the largest fish!
Though it’s fleshy, it’s not right for our dish
Having the name of a whale, it sounds great in size
Having the name of a shark, it looks fearful in the eyes
But though it’s large, there’s no threat to come near
And though it’s scary, there’s no need to fear

This giant is gentle like the biggest of dinosaurs
Like the Apatosauruses that were not carnivores
This harmless “Butanding” eats not by tearing
It’s wide mouth feeds strangely by filtering
So it’s really ridiculous to strike this gentle guy
Self defense can be a big, big lie…a funny alibi

The world is the home of this gentle giant
In all continents there it is like the elephant
Hey look it’s also on our 100 peso bill
The only place where no one can ****
But here in the Philippines, the government will punish you
If you catch, **** & sell this treasure we value!

01/27/2015
(Dumarao)
*Defense of the Animals Collection

Got Thee from flower
Yellow in color
Décor funeral
Until for burial
Leaf “chrysantemunm”

Handled by nephew
With some flowers few
For cousin who died
While some people cried
With neighbors and kin

Novem. Twenty-One
So hot was the sun
Three o’clock about
Requiem mass we’re out
While slowly walking

Near the entrance way
Where tombs nearby lay
Dumarao graveyard
Sarcophagus hard
Towards our clan’s graves

Bye Toto Eldie!
No more we see thee
Hope meet you again
There up the heaven
Farewell, my cousin.

-11/21/2012
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Many times in my life
My teeth have been a strife

It brought me too much pain
That made me quite insane

From childhood to my teen
My teeth so bad have been

‘Coz everytime it aches
Trouble to me it makes

I want to pull it out
I want to make a shout

Root canal and fillings
Cleanings and extractings

All those I’ve undergone
Until mostly are gone

False teeth when I was teen
True now only thirteen

New denture just last year
Extracts without a tear

Yes, extractions – painless
I also had paid less

To this dentist in town
Who comforts like a clown

Doctor Baticados
Amazing serving boss…

You’re my idol dentist
The best among the rest!

-11/29/2013
(Dumarao)
*grinding/molars just extracted painlessly

Got thee on Foundation Day
Twenty-nine years our school stay

Worth to remember indeed
It must be something to heed
One year past, I was there last
But joined event, not yet must
Because on that time before
I was not yet a member

But this time can’t imagine
This occasion I’m now in
Last year I was also there
CapSU-Dumarao dreamer
On that time just applying
Too Gaisano opening

Oh this flower’s memorial
My bio’s historical
First shake hand with Gov. Tanco
Saw Congressman Haresco

Got thee just after my lunch
At Tanco Resort – from bunch.

-10/15/2011
(Dumarao)
*Ode to the 7 Flowers of 2011

River yonder bathe Danica baby subtle
Shampoo and soap ye by Mother Lily gentle
Far from across mom’s eyes see
Running reptile must clumsy
Huge, unusual blue-green **** rush gone fast turtle.

-01/08/2007
(Miagao)
*Topsy-Turvy Limerick Ironic

Yes, God is the Father
No one can equal Him above there
The Creator, the Ender, possessor of ultimate power!

Yes, God is the Son
To the Father He is one
The Savior, the Redeemer, enemy of Satan!

Yes, God is the Holy Spirit
Whom the Father & the Son meet
The Counselor, the Inspirer, source of divine heat!

-11/03/2015
(Dumarao)
*3rd Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

Iiiiiiiii…It hurts! How hot is the amputation…
Committed by the blade of your ****** weapon?!
But watch out for the result of your transgression?

Wiiiiiiii…Witness! Here it grows again! See my recuperation!
Now double your trouble! Double your damnation!
Hahahahahahahahaha! Poor Hercules! You’ve got a harder operation!

Iiiiiiiii…Intolerable! Another chop! Another daring action!
Don’t you know it’ll be the same situation?!
Grow! Grow another head! Let’s move on!

Iiiiiiiii…Ignorant man! What a stupid person?!
Do not be blinded by your own illusion!
You have no match for this mighty creation!

Kiiiiiiii…**** every source of his inspiration!
Let’s end his brave, impossible mission!
He’s nothing compared to our raging union!

Iiiiiiiii…Impossible! Why can’t we carry on?!
Aha! One by one he’s putting us into incineration!
Alas! Oh Lerma! Hear this Shriek of the Decapitated Hydra – a melting iron!

-02/03/2015
(Dumarao)
*Fallen Myths Collection

We can be holy by God’s grace
With it, we can meet Him face to face
His actual grace can make us better persons
Avoid evil and all other damnations
His sanctifying grace can make us His children
Purify our souls and open the gates of heaven
Let us embrace His grace jubilantly!

-12/05/2015
(Dumarao)
*28th Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

After centuries of Spanish rule came the Americans
Then the Japanese who terrorized fellow Asians…

And now we’re free in the 3rd Republic
From monarchy to tyranny, we turned democratic
Our presidents worked for rehabilitation
Of government & economy from world war devastation
Gone are the foes from outside, but aggression now comes from within
Fights against Separatists & Leftists are not easy to win

…And so the 3rd Republic ended in a fist of iron
We’re back to tyranny under Marcos Administration!

-09/14/2015
(Dumarao)
*Philippine History Rhyme Collection

Hey foreigner!
Search the world map
Find shapes, don’t nap
Dog’s sitting there!

West – Pacific
Orient facing
Seems West guarding
Though Asiatic.

Blacks – first people
Browns – main settlers
Whites – once rulers
Peopling simple.

Asia’s old friend
China, India
And Arabia
But West to rend.

Heel Islamized
Yet, Spaniards came
And made it tame
Rest Christianized.

America’s
First Asian pet
New rule beget
Foreigners pass.

When the dog’s free
From charms of boss
Suffered weight loss
Makes self hungry.

But, its puppies
Away from thee
Fills their tummy
Return booties.

When stocks will store
Wisely by host
Future’s not lost
New things explore.

Filipino –
The “World’s Servant”
Role’s important
Yellow halo!

-11/27/2011
(Dumarao)
*First Incubus Collection

Ouch!!! Come here you wriggling food!
Pay for destroying my peaceful mood!
Away from the darkness! Go out from your hood!

Let’s see who’s fit for bone-breaking!
Show yourself! Stop your coward hiding!
Do not add to the wrath of this bull raging!

Ouch!!! An ambush from a weaker creature!
I am being beaten in my own lure!
Ridiculous! In this labyrinth, I’m the king for sure!

It is you who must suffer in this domain of mine!
But now I’m the one who fell supine!
Am I the oblation in my own shrine?!

Ouch!!! What pain?! What pain?! My spine is broken!
You, hideous pest, will be crushed once taken!
You, Theseus of Attica, never here a denizen!

Oh mother, Queen of Crete, save me from this murderer!
Do not allow him to tear me asunder!
Listen to this Howl of the Petrified Minotaur – a cursed monster!

-02/04/2015
(Dumarao)
*Fallen Myths Collection

When we pray, we talk to God
When we worship, we recognize God
By prayer, hope we exhibit
By worship, faith we exhibit
Pray and we build divine relationship
Worship and we honor God’s leadership
Prayer & worship make us His children.

-12/13/2015
(Dumarao)
*43rd Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

Be baptized with water
And wash away original sin forever
Be baptized with the Spirit
So heaven you shall inherit
Be baptized with blood
Die for the sake of God
Be baptized and you’ll belong to His family!

-12/06/2015
(Dumarao)
*31st Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

Oh Father God, deliver us from crime
May we avoid dangers all the time
Oh Lord Jesus, save us who are like Abel
Grant us protection from the minions of hell
Oh Holy Spirit, rescue us from evil intentions
Be our sanctuary against those abominations
This we ask in our Almighty God. Amen.

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

Culled thee from new plant
Obvious ‘coz house new
And height still a foot
Though can grow meter
Here it’s called “pasaw”

By Ozaraga
Father – school admin
Mother – professor
Daughter –ex-classmate
They’re seven members

Third day January
This day Twenty Twelve
Third day of the year
Of Water Dragon
About 12 PM

Beside bamboo fence
Outside to open
Along a path walk
Near its native gate
Aligned with same kind

Just there to have lunch
With Ma’am Diday, Angie
Ma’am Beth and others
New Year left-overs
But Anne was not there.

-01/03/2012
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Oh Father God, shower us with myrrh
Like that from a man with no fear
Oh Lord Jesus, beloved by King Balthasar
Who followed the path of the brightest star
Oh Holy Spirit, fill us with the riches of Asia
Like the Myrrh of Balthasar, King of Persia
This we beg to our Merciful God. Amen.

-12/30/2015
(Dumarao)
*Prayer Poems to the 3 Kings’ Gifts

The Catholic Church –
Founded by our Savior
For the glory of our Creator
The Catholic Church is superior

The pioneer & supreme body
Of all members of Christianity
House of prayer & worship, a spiritual sanctuary!

-11/10/2015
(Dumarao)
*10th Daily Reflection from Catechism Booklet

When I was a child, I was afraid
Of that creature a “spider” they said
Its many legs were like ready to clutch
Its creepy mouth seems like ready to catch

Look at the eyes which are hard to read
Don’t know where they are going me to lead
Is it to the net which for it is a dwelling?
But a slaughterhouse for any sloppy being?

While the snared dying prey helplessly shook
It drains its flesh & fluids! Look!
What if I’m the one it’s gonna eat?
Oh how I tremble at the thought of it!

Good if the catch is a virulent criminal
Or any pest that’s violent & lethal
This agent of horror can be like a police
What if there are no spiders or neutralizers of society’s disease?

-01/28/2015
(Dumarao)
*Defense of the Animals Collection

Oh Father God, I am needing peace
My mind is startled
My heart is troubled

Oh Jesus Christ, I am needing peace
There are lots of vexations
There are many damnations

Oh Holy Spirit, I am needing peace
Your soothing power impose
Your presence bring repose!

-02/24/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection

Do not deceive me
Because I am loyal to thee

Do not frustrate me
Because I trust thee

Do not cut me
Because I’m here to heal thee

Do not mock me
Because I praise thee

Do not disintegrate me
Because I am here to complete thee

Do not sadden me
Because I gladden thee

Do not confuse me
Because I am sincere to thee

Do not frighten me
Because I braven thee

Do not leave me
Because I’m always here for thee

Do not disown me
Because I accept thee

Do not misunderstood me
Because I’m trying to be frank to thee

Do not trash me
Because I value thee

Do not destroy me
Because I use to repair thee

Do not hate me
Because I love thee!

-05/19/2013
(Dumarao)
*My Stormy Morning Poems Collection

Never will I allow myself to die in this dim zone
Though the snowy night freezes me to the bone
I will not expire this way all alone!

Come with me my selfish & cold community
As I warm your houses alongwith thee
You also deserve to burn alongwith me!

So rise now, oh match girl and show them your wrath
This is the moment to bring this town to its blood bath
Add pain, subtract life, multiply death, divide homes – perfect math!

Oh little matches, let’s begin with this dry barn – our chance
Let us confound these creatures from exit to entrance
Dodge with my army of flames as they try to advance

From house to house as we paint the town red
Like the fires of hell, like the blood of head
Like the wrath of volcano, like roses on bed

Burn! Leave no trace of this rotten civilization
This is the night of its fated extinction
Watch the Revenge of Match Girl in fullest demonstration!

-02/19/2015
(Dumarao)
*Opposite Endings Collection

I’m a Phoenix who melts in demise
From the ashes of my past I shall arise

I shall witness happily
The morning sun’s new glory

I shall rise up from my feet
With a courageous heartbeat

I shall spread out my wings wide
And set all hindrances aside

And I shall make them see
That there’s a radiant hope in me.

I’m a Phoenix, I’m a Phoenix
You shall see!

-sometime in 12/2009 – 1/2010
(Dumarao & Roxas City)
*a song to inspire self

Picked thee from high place
Meters from its base
Now the longest one
Note’s page overspan
It’s a bamboo leaf

Students – sports players
-And stage performers
From InterCapSU
Just said “Bye, bye you”
Towards Home-Sweet-Home

September last day
While bus on delay
Road’s bit so rocky
Blurred air was dusty
Sun has just set

On bus “Marienelle”
Beside window sill
On Sigma somewhere?
A highschool near there
Dumarao coming

Processed Salingsing
Papers to Ma’am Bing
Bought books, inks, CDs
Went to Ma’am Gomez
Somehow busy day.

-09/30 – 10/01/2011
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Culled thee from waist height
Quaint ornamental
A type of hard grass
Some Japanese breed
Pretty “dwarf bamboo”

CapSU-Dumarao
Arancillo land
So their property
Their worker planted
It’s a décor there

Third day January
Third day Twenty Twelve
Third Day of the Year
Of Water Dragon
About 4 PM

Eighth bundle of same plant
Row from TED Building
Along the path way
Side where there frat huts
Arrayed in neat line

First TED afternoon
Of this year to home
While alone walking
Under fine sunset
Bye bye for now TED!

-01/03/2012
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection

Got thee from burial
After funeral
It’s green in color
Not from a flower
It’s a sort of “fern”

Handled by my aunt
With few flowers count
For grandma who’s dead
With white hairs on head
Neighbors and kin with

April Twenty-Two
It is summer too
Two o’clock about
Requiem mass we’re out
While to tomb heading

On middle of way
Where Lola should lay
Dumarao graveyard
Sarcophagus hard
Towards our clan’s graves

Bye Lola Edith!
No more you can sit
Hope to see later
Or maybe sooner
Beloved Lola!

-04/23/2013
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection