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Aug 2018 · 206
Onward To Success
marvin m brato Aug 2018
Dedicated to Medical Laboratory Scientists Interns)


Togetherness is a bonding fond
blissful occasion to share the fun
in all the challenges we hold stance
as e act in unison to better enhance

As interns we learn together
easy or difficult we don't falter
for as long as we do our very best
and carry on to pass all technical test

Clinical Microscopy is an exciting phase
among others we study in constant pace
for us all to develop the indispensable skills
as we engage in the future professional deals

In the advent of full automation
we all have to be adept with caution
in performing our specific responsibilities
best we can as Medical Laboratory Scientists

Now we depart the portal of training
as we leave to advance in our learning
harness professionalism as finest tradition
as sirs Marvin and Alejo exemplified in action

Wish you the luck our best interns
be vigilant as you all walk the trends
and do not forget to pray for guidance
God grants you success in every instance
I head the Clinical Microscopy Section at Sotuhern Philippines medical Center, Davao City Philippines as Medical Technologist IV.  I now accumulated 30 ears in service. I am 58 years old.
Aug 2018 · 103
Lost of Words...
marvin m brato Aug 2018
Actions speak louder than words
a practical demonstration of intent
that has a universal appeal to mark
the importance of a worthy appeal

But words though how limited
can color with difference the act
of any person who likes to express
something of worthy note to know

When caught with an awe at a moment
by something of remarkable significance
sometimes we run out of words to describe
our intimate token appreciation of its beauty

Even poets struggle for words to inscribe
about the purest expression from the heart
that can truly represent the candid images
of our imaginations into a realistic existence
Aug 2018 · 83
New Found Love
marvin m brato Aug 2018
Maybe this time
A true love is mine.

Vanity was my love in the past,
A new dawn has come at last.
Never again shall I fall in love,
Except to a man I truly love.
Since the time we met,
Sweet feelings I truly felt.
And your love I must get.

Man... what has you got?
Attraction I sense so hot.
This love that i feel,
At this time it is real.
Being in love so dearly,
All happy things I see clearly.
Loving you is everything,
And for you I shall do anything
Over the years to come.
Say it to my ear...
'I LOVE YOU dear, '
Love is a vow,
On this day ever
Now and forever.
Aug 2018 · 80
Naked Reality (HAIKU)
marvin m brato Aug 2018
Life is very short

Use it, live to the fullest

death comes any time!
Aug 2018 · 78
Priceless Ticket
marvin m brato Aug 2018
Is life worth a million,
Or nil at all?

My wife often said
'Dad, you are worth 7 million bucks! '
'Why is that? ' I asked
'Well, you got 6 kids and me! ' she retorted

A million bucks worth each?
Is what I got to invest for my family!
To provide and sustain their basic needs
That their entry to this world
Is my sole responsibility
Including my wife?

My wife bluntly said
'Dad, you cannot die without leaving us 7 million bucks! '
'Why is that? ' I asked
'Well, you have 6 kids and me! ' she stressed out

I knew I can never raise such enormous amount
Not even a one hundred thousand buck in a year's work
But my wife always demands for it every time I feel sick
That I have to give her 7 million bucks before I die
Later I realized that I cannot just die yet with diabetes
Because my wife wants me to hand over 7 million bucks!

That's how my wife appraise my life's worth
She always emphasize that I should not just die soon
Because I have not yet able to make the 7 million bucks
My only ticket for leaving 6 kids and my wife.
Jul 2018 · 87
Illusion Of A Poet!
marvin m brato Jul 2018
I cherish music
But can't play a tune
I love songs
But can't even sing
I know
I can't be a musician
But my heart is full
With saccharine melodies

Life for me
Is sort of a lullaby
that flows in variables
From ballad to acoustic
Or country beats to modern
Whatever kind it may be
My existence is a composition
From which derive innate melody

Music is an expression
Contains ardent sentiments
That decipher the mysteries
In songs played in the heart
The love, hate or ennui
Stimulate the emotions
Enthused influx of inspirations
Stimulate life's meaning

I can not feel life
as a poet
If the music dies
Jul 2018 · 65
Stop Loving Me...
marvin m brato Jul 2018
You said you love me,
But how on earth can it be?
When you are not free,
As you are married, you see!

Maybe you are blinded by your feeling,
When you confessed that to me you are falling.
Have you thought about what you just said?
Did you not believe my love can not be paid?

I may look pretty to your eyes,
But please do not tell me lies!
About you truly in love with me,
For I know such can never be.

I know that your only desire is lust,
Most men feel such urge is a must.
When there appears a chance to say,
To a gal like me mistaken I want to play.

Sorry my dear for I can not afford,
To indulge In such act without accord.
I can not dare to say yes to your desire,
For me its kind of verboten that causes fire.

So for now let us just be friends,
And not go what others call trends.
Indulging in having extra-marital affair,
For in God's eyes its sin and never fair.

I tell you again my persistent suitor,
Please stop now and do not detour.
Love only your wife who loves you back,
And do not persist on me for its not tack.
Jul 2018 · 134
Pinoy Pride
marvin m brato Jul 2018
Oh Philippines
how lucky you are
to raise Filipinos
who brought honors
to your land and race

Manny Pacquiao
among the greatest
athletes ever existed
in the world of boxing

Leah Salonga
among the best
singers ever performed
in the world of performers

And many are encouraged
to follow their footsteps
truly a Filipino dream
to become Filipino pride
Jul 2018 · 94
Philippines
marvin m brato Jul 2018
Philippine, my motherland!
how beautiful you are to know and see
in being a thousand islands to venture
landscapes quite panoramic, beaches white
i adore being a Filipino born to live here
people so nice keep smiling amidst poverty
peace loving, honest, caring and sincere
in close family ties is the legacy we have
never to abandon our culture as Filipinos
even when foreigners shall come to conquer
stand for sovereignty and never surrender.
Jul 2018 · 897
karma
marvin m brato Jul 2018
is a kind of predicament
which befalls someone
as a boomerang
from the past actions...
be it good or bad,
most probably bad!
May 2018 · 82
The Sundown
marvin m brato May 2018
Our life's thoroughfare
like sun blazing each morning
from bright to darkness

A blessing for us
to wake up another day
or die in silence

Life is like a day
there are much to accomplish
live to the fullest

While the light is on
make use of the time at hand
before sundown comes
May 2018 · 94
The Poetry
marvin m brato May 2018
Poetry has possessed me
like a wide river pool twirling
where fresh sentimental thoughts
cascading an innate surge of passion.

Poetry has inspired me
like sunrise that awakens
to brighten my being with joy
and urge my indulgence to inscribe.

Poetry brings pleasure to me
encourages this soul to express
innate human reactions to existence
that accumulate as I meditate in solitude.
May 2018 · 92
The Poet
marvin m brato May 2018
John Nigthingale the poet
A modern prolific writer I met
who inspired me to be expressive
of my innate sentiments not elusive.

John owns the the CCPoets.com
and the latest PoetsPoetryPoems.com
both are well-participated with best bards
who indulge with professional high regards.

John loves poetry and poems
welcomes all regardless of themes
as long as it give lessons to humanity
innate sentiments express with quality.

John reads all posted compositions
of neophytes or expert expressions
his remarks portray true sentiments
succinct thoughts not mere comments.

He is the poet to emulate
good for others to simulate
he is building a better legacy
modern archive of best poetry.
May 2018 · 128
My Journey
marvin m brato May 2018
The Journey - Poem by Marvin Brato Sr

When I walk into a place
Amidst busy people in haste
Heads turn to me I wonder why
As if they have seen a thing in awe
So I am oblige to smile and say hello


I think:
Maybe it is because I look neat and fresh
With a gentlemen haircut and shaven face
O because of my manly aura and sharp look
Wearing rugged garb with a macho image I took

When I speak most people if not all listen
Though they are doing something in between
I raise my hand or move further they follow
I rant a phrase they also echo with pleasure
They love me each time I give them a lecture

I say:
These people must have seen something interesting
In my being that myself do not discover or forgetting
Maybe because I am cool and pleasant when spoken with
I inspire their imaginations taking the time with weight

When both men and women great with with esteem
I reciprocate to their acts with kindness as a friend
Many are receptive to the ideas share without flattery
They ask for my opinion and request to meddle on something
To resolve their problem by giving them practical mentoring

This prove:
That I am a person of wisdom which has importance
I possess charisma that can convince with substance
My presence reassures those individuals who lost hope
My bold appeal excite the broken souls to stand and cope

When I just relax and calm in recollection
I think of the humankind and God's relation
I don't instill paradox clues about religion
As I'm a sinner like everyone else who are mortal
I shouldn't be praise by those who think I'm moral

I confess:
I am only human and not a son or perfect father
I may have provided my family enough being a provider
Of simple things which I work hard to become upgraded
As what others have seen in me is what I am best rated

When women begin to act quite intimate with me
It's because I'm amiable and complaint as can be
I show no sign of abuse of their frailties but respect
I'm open to their innate expressions about love and men
To prove that I'm not bias or against all sorts of women

In my heart:
Like all men I have a mother, sisters, wife and daughter
Females to whom I have to give respect, love, care with laughter
Also for whom I work hard to provide their all basic mundane needs
Thus, I want them to feel secure and happy by giving them good deeds

When some families gather together inviting me as guest
I heartily join in their merriment with myself at it's best
With poems I give as gifts as complimentary act f my gratitude
Sharing them some sentiments about on what family should be like
Or innate expressions of love for others as legacy I want to excite

In retrospect:
I have had some detailed episodes about a family life
I experienced it as a son and father both good and strife
In having to cope with the burden i raising a big household
That being a son and father I have innate duties to act bold


When at work with different kind of associates to deal
I am focus on my duties and react to colleagues quite real
They come to confer or ask to assist them finish their work
With all humility I conform to their requests with a compliance
I believe harmony should prevail in a workplace to keep balance


I uphold:
I can generate cooperation by initiating support
I can be of significance by showing a good effort
I shouldn't complain if I don't like to be detested
I should mind my own business if I am not requested

When troublemakers come to confront me face to face
I hold my sanity and act accordingly without malice
I stand to reason with them on basis of truthfulness
To stop, look and listen then argue to reach a verdict
Hitches can't be solve if none settles the conflict


I insist:
Any battle can be won if willing to set an open argument
Existence with harmony is the essence of our earthly event
Why set fire if one can talk it out expressing sentiments
Pray and ask God's mercy and forgiveness than just laments

When acquaintances visit me with encouraging words on my bed
In moments when I am sick or sort of disheartened they do heed
They all wish me fast recovery and good well to come on my way
Maybe they have recalled I too have empathized for them somehow
In times of trouble that they have experienced in the past I vow

I understand:
Because these people may have thought I deserve attention
To reciprocate what I have done when they too need affection
As human I also understand the sentiments of the ordinary people
I undergone some burdens in my life but surmount those I hurdle


When my parents and children solicit adoration
I can't refuse to do my best to give consideration
Just like any good son and father I should do my part
They are my inspiration and reason why I desire to live
Longer than my lifespan that my love for them I can give

To my mind:
I owe my life to my parents for their sacrifices and affection
I want this legacy to pass on to my offspring as an inspiration
That when I am done they shall inherit the willingness to do well
In all aspects of mentoring their own families with innate goodwill


When friends and enemies gather for my own sake
To extend heartfelt condolences for my family on my wake
I can't count how many have sincere conscience being there
To console my family feeling lost of my presence with them
I can only wish that none shall be glad that I reach my end

I am thankful:
To have bold six children who are quite independent
A wife having a strong character for me is a complement
Surely I have shown them how to tackle all the life's tasks
To equip them with character to survive as courageous casts
May 2018 · 73
Morning Bliss
marvin m brato May 2018
The cold night dissolves at daybreak

As the waking radiance slowly sneak

The dawn beckoning quite paradise

That ushers in ecstasy this sunrise



From dreamland my senses awake

With fresh thoughts all mine to take

Reckons the view as I open my sight

Your countenance enliven my might



Seeing you beside me at my bed

Brought me bliss the thing I need

Your angelic splendor I truly adore

T his morning I can’t ask for more
May 2018 · 75
Mistake
marvin m brato May 2018
I said
A thing, or two,
I could be wronged.
May 2018 · 76
LUST
marvin m brato May 2018
A mere sight

of your body,

lits me up

like a gas stove.



So Red hot

I can feel fire,

blazing urge

getting crazy.



Such feeling

can't be gentle,

demanding

this lust not love.
May 2018 · 90
In One Love
marvin m brato May 2018
As anyone else does perceive

But its rhythm becomes sublime

When another fits its tune in time.


When I meet you today

Queer feeling strikes my way

As though I am being enchanted

By ardent love that kept me haunted.


And when both our eyes convene

A spark of magic brought us serene

That seems holding the breath within

Grasping the our hearts with love between.


And we dine together to celebrate

Our meeting quite swift but deliberate

For there’s nothing else that can suppress

When two hearts in one love gives caress.
May 2018 · 117
Here Is Ma?
marvin m brato May 2018
Waa waa waa waa waa,
I wonder where is my ma;
Huu huu she in spa!
May 2018 · 144
BEST POETS
marvin m brato May 2018
Tjmjr

Tested poet of sound relevance

jubilant man of vivid observance

many seen the beauty of poetry

just him being a prolific writer

real sharper might and faster



2. Ferg

Fine lady of an ingenuous mind

ever so passionate and so kind

rare breed of talent with a heart

gentle maiden that can not hurt



3. Rameshta

Religious kind of a man

always wise I'm a fan

many things he sees

every soul or bees

he being poet

tells tales

as poem



4.. Maisie

Most ingenious poet that tell

all sentimental things that spell

interesting emotions quite intimate

sends messages from within so innate

inducing the surge of passionate feelings

ever so real thoughts of most human beings



5. CCadmO1

Coordinator and founder

Called JRNightingale

a man of mission

delivers right

only number 1 (best) !
Jan 2018 · 276
Dying Love Made Anew
marvin m brato Jan 2018
Because of love I am mesmerize
Even in my solemn slumber I fantasize.
Vigor in my heart is filling
Endearing and compelling.
Rare is this emotion I feel
Longing for him my desire swell.
Yes, I love him too well.

Just as I almost reach ecstasy
A downfall of pains crushed my fantasy.
Right in my chest the arrow struck
Almost died of a heart attack.
Now the man I love is gone
Today nor tomorrow he won't come.
I feel so empty and void
Living in sorrow I can't avoid.
Love I have lost
A man I need most.

Till you come my dearest friend
I gain new hope and without end
My heart is now revive
On the fact that I survive.
Love has to continue
And must be made anew.
Acrostic poem for a friend who lost love...but later find it anew!
Jan 2018 · 217
Dying Love Made Anew
marvin m brato Jan 2018
Because of love I am mesmerize
Even in my solemn slumber I fantasize.
Vigor in my heart is filling
Endearing and compelling.
Rare is this emotion I feel
Longing for him my desire swell.
Yes, I love him too well.

Just as I almost reach ecstasy
A downfall of pains crushed my fantasy.
Right in my chest the arrow struck
Almost died of a heart attack.
Now the man I love is gone
Today nor tomorrow he won't come.
I feel so empty and void
Living in sorrow I can't avoid.
Love I have lost
A man I need most.

Till you come my dearest friend
I gain new hope and without end
My heart is now revive
On the fact that I survive.
Love has to continue
And must be made anew.
Acrostic poem requested by a friend who lost love but find it anew!
Jan 2018 · 248
Professionalism
marvin m brato Jan 2018
Knowledge is power,
is a tool for progress...
use it for good,
don't brag or slur others!

Many become professionals,
and turn responsible.
Ready to tackle challenges,
vie for self fulfillment
in whatever task pursued...
not just for credit!

Being intelligent
rarely a sole ticket to
attain sustainable success...
total good quality attitude
often is the key!
Intelligence is raw, professional is cooked!
Jan 2018 · 1.4k
Work Ethic
marvin m brato Jan 2018
Work Ethic

Work requires professionalism,
at all times in all set of conditions.
let an earned knowledge and skills,
an asset to be utilized as maximal.
no regrets even if reward is scare,
go ahead do it for the love of work.

People around need not to be told,
everyone knows who perform well.
real professional does not brag,
seldom claims for recognition.
open-minded to a paradigm shift,
never pessimistic but often optimistic
at anything of value and substance.
let others rationalize to find reasons,
act on the issues with sound mind
no jesting around just do things right.
I wish people could work well with each other!
Jan 2018 · 446
Extraordinary Man
marvin m brato Jan 2018
When I walk into a place
Amidst busy people in haste
Heads turn to me I wonder why
As if they have seen a thing in awe
So I am oblige to smile and say hello

I think:
Maybe it is because I look neat and fresh
With a gentlemen haircut and shaven face
Or because of my manly aura and sharp look
Wearing rugged garb with a macho image I took

When I speak most people if not all listen
Though they are doing something in between
I raise my hand or move further they follow
I rant a phrase they also echo with pleasure
They love me each time I give them a lecture

I say:
These people must have seen something interesting
In my being that myself do not discover or forgetting
Maybe because I am cool and pleasant when spoken with
I inspire their imaginations taking the time with weight

When both men and women great me with esteem
I reciprocate to their acts with kindness as a friend
Many are receptive to the ideas I share without flattery
They ask for my opinion and request to meddle on something
To resolve their problems by giving them practical mentoring

This prove:
That I am a person of wisdom which has importance
I possess charisma that can convince with substance
My presence reassures those individuals who lost hope
My bold appeal excites the broken souls to stand and cope

When I just relax and calm in recollection
I think of the humankind and God's relation
I do not instill paradox clues about any religion
As I'm a sinner like everyone else who are mortal
I shouldn't be praised by those who think I'm moral

I confess:
I am only human and not a son or perfect father
I may have provided my family enough being a provider
Of simple things which I work hard to become upgraded
As what others have seen in me is what I am best rated

When women begin to act quite intimate with me
It is because I'm amiable and complaint as can be
I show no sign of abuse of their frailties but respect
I'm open to their innate expressions about love and men
To prove that I am not bias or against all sorts of women

In my heart:
Like all men I have a mother, sisters, wife and daughter
Females to whom I have to give respect, love, care with laughter
Also for whom I work hard to provide their all basic mundane needs
Thus, I want them to feel secure and happy by giving them good deeds

When some families gather together inviting me as guest
I heartily join them in their merriment with myself at its' best
With poems I give to them as complimentary act of my gratitude
Sharing them some sentiments about on what family should be like
Or innate expressions of love for others as legacy I want them to excite

In retrospect:
I have had some detailed episodes about a family life
I experienced it as a son and father both good and strife
In having to cope with the burden i raising a big household
That being a son and father I have innate duties to act bold

When at work with different kind of associates to deal
I am focus on my duties and react to colleagues quite real
They come to confer or ask to assist them finish their work
With all humility I conform to their requests with compliance
I believe harmony should prevail in a workplace to keep balance

I uphold:
I can generate cooperation by initiating support
I can be of significance by showing a good effort
I shouldn't complain if I don't like to be detested
I should mind my own business if I am not requested

When troublemakers come to confront me face to face
I hold my sanity and act accordingly without malice
I stand to reason with them on basis of truthfulness
To stop, look and listen then argue to reach a verdict
Hitches can't be solve if none settles the conflict

I insist:
Any battle can be won if willing to set an open argument
Existence with harmony is the essence of our earthly event
Why set fire if one can talk it out expressing sentiments
Pray and ask God's mercy and forgiveness than just laments


When acquaintances visit me with encouraging words on my bed
In moments when I am sick or sort of disheartened they do heed
They all wish me fast recovery and good well to come on my way
Maybe they have recalled I too have empathized for them somehow
In times of trouble that they have experienced in the past I vow

I understand:
Because these people may have thought I deserve attention
To reciprocate what I have done when they too need affection
As human I also understand the sentiments of the ordinary people
I undergone some burdens in my life but surmount those I hurdle


When my parents and children solicit adoration
I can't refuse to do my best to give consideration
Just like any good son and father I should do my part
They are my inspiration and reason why I desire to live
Longer than my lifespan that my love for them I can give

To my mind:
I owe my life to my parents for their sacrifices and affection
I want this legacy to pass on to my offspring as an inspiration
That when I am done they shall inherit the willingness to do well
In all aspects of mentoring their own families with innate goodwill

When friends and enemies gather for my own sake
To extend heartfelt condolences for my family on my wake
I can't count how many have sincere conscience being there
To console my family feeling lost of my presence with them
I can only wish that none shall be glad that I reach my end

I am thankful:
To have bold six children who are quite independent
A wife having a strong character for me is a complement
Surely I have shown them how to tackle all the life's tasks
To equip them with character to survive as courageous casts
Dedicated to all men who walk the extra mile to become extraordinary!e
Jan 2018 · 162
I Am A Poet
marvin m brato Jan 2018
I am a poet

and so many others

like most of such kind

I am a sentimentalist

who expresses freely

the innate emotions

and thoughts within

my soul that would

like to let it known

to the world around

that no matter what

every person desires

and wants in this life

its not how big or small

your achievements that count most

but by knowing that through poetry

a soul has been enlightened with hope

and joy believing that he is not alone

for such thing is priceless than a Nobel Prize
Inspiration!
Jan 2018 · 99
Knowledge
marvin m brato Jan 2018
A knowledge if shared,
likely grows to abundance..
if keep to self will be lost!
A wisdom to share!
Jan 2018 · 143
AIDS... Be Warned!
marvin m brato Jan 2018
Blight ***
may get you ***,
Life is then shorten.
Dedicated to our clients...!
Jan 2018 · 171
I Found My Wife
marvin m brato Jan 2018
' I Found My Wife'' - Poem by Marvin Brato Sr

My mother once said:
'Son, find the right girl to marry'
was her best advised that day.
She meant that I find a girl
who is loyal, bright and pretty
an ideal gal she wanted for me.

But, wherever I look I can't find
the ideal maiden right for me.
Many gals look refine and beautiful,
just like the woman my father married.
So I just pray that someone will come
a woman just like what my mum wants.

Today in 30 years I have been married
our love still lingers with zest that blaze.
Truly I can say that she isn't the woman
whom mother wants for me to marry
But I can proudly answer her today:
'Mother, Miliza is the woman for me!

She maybe not an ideal woman
As she is not perfect in all ways
But my heart always beats for her
That my mind can't stay sane without
True love need not be an ideal someone
Yet it is the happiness that counts in love!
I love my wife
Jan 2018 · 211
Poetic Condiments
marvin m brato Jan 2018
Poetic Condiments - Poem by Marvin Brato Sr

If only poetry is food
then its easy to digest
and assimilate its content
to nourish with full satisfaction

But poetry is inanimate
depicts sentimental intricacies
of human emotions filling the heart
with variable expressions to be extracted

Bards are gifted composers
who cook amazing compositions
of poetic arrays of exotic thoughts
like condiments educing nourishment
Poetry is food for the mind and heart!
Jan 2018 · 165
Love In Your Smile
marvin m brato Jan 2018
My life is not pure
as I am constantly lure
often to mundane pleasures
which filled me with much pressures
to seek further more for self contentment
but in the end it only created resentment

Yet, when you came
my viced life has tamed
As I liquefied from an ice
when I saw into your eyes
the true love I have now found
marked in your smile so profound
Inspired by a loved one!
Jan 2018 · 114
Love's Stance
marvin m brato Jan 2018
Joy has filled my heart now,
As you and me made a vow.
Never again shall I become sad,
In this life I can not become mad.
Surely I am happy as ought to be,
Since you my love are now with me.
And I am grateful for this brand new love,
Heaven-sent blessing you are from above.

May our love grows with commitment,
All moments we share mutual sentiment.
Never shall our love becomes devoid of trust,
Give and take innate feelings to resist the rust.
And we shall join hands to hurdle every life's tests,
No more worries to think as we both take the best.  
Dreaming is good but we have to work the ways,
Or plan the future while counting golden days.
God binds our love till the end of a lifetime.

Care and devotion we hold deep,
And shall stay strong for us to keep.
Stay sweet my love with full romance,
In this life we have now let us enhance,
By making our bond molds a great stance.
Jan 2018 · 125
Daydreaming
marvin m brato Jan 2018
Joy and peace of mind I long to savor
I always pray God grants me this favor.
Lover too I wish will come very soon
Like any gal I also long for the moon.

Reminiscing the love I had in the past
Every lover I had was not meant to last.
Yearning for someone who will stay long,
Enduring the emptiness at this point in time
So lonesome I am dreaming of a love sublime.


Today I am still daydreaming
Of my ideal prince charming.
Yet it takes time to know anybody
On the right time and place with somebody.
Now i realized that love is like a simple logic
Giving a share of oneself without any gimmick.
Jan 2018 · 124
Grandma
marvin m brato Jan 2018
Caring and thoughtful grandma,
Our love and memories of you
Never will be forgotten.
Sincere were your concern for us,
Often you gave sound moral advises.
Real were your encouragements,
Comforting words that you shared.
In your own little ways you helped us
Achieved our dreams.

Being our grandma you were great.
Respect for parents and obedience to God
Are few of the good virtues you taught us.
Till the end of your life you kept saying:
'On whatever you do, do it to glorify God! '

Prayer was your source of courage, courage,
And the promises of Jesus your hope.
Death did not separate you from God,
In His kingdom you will reunite with Him.
Let all your good deeds be our guide,
Let your faith in the Lord become our legacy
Open for us to simulate.
A tribute to my grandmother who left at the age of 91
Jan 2018 · 84
Rainfull
marvin m brato Jan 2018
The earth is arid,

The high sun rapes its green land,

Fury breaks the soil.

The habitat is dead now,

Only the rainfall can save!
Rain can save mother earth.
Jan 2018 · 110
Rain
marvin m brato Jan 2018
Teardrops falling like rain;
Stimulated by this innate emotional surge
Of the melancholic momentum of sadness,
Triggered by the pain as you said "goodbye! "

Droplets flow from this unhappy eyes;
Induced by this systemic expression
Of the emptiness feeling in this heart,
Contained in solitude as you bid "farewell! "

I cannot stop the rain from falling;
As it quenches this desiccated emotion
Feeling drained and gasping for your love,
If you will...please come back to stop the rain!
Sadness is express through tear falling like rain.
Dec 2017 · 292
Whys Sex Before Marriage
marvin m brato Dec 2017
(why *** Before Marriage?) - Poem by Marvin Brato Sr


Marriage sanctifies ***,
*** consummates marriage.
But why prefer *** before marriage,
is there one or more reasons to consider?

Virginity:
Maybe its still men's quest,
a priority test for him as the best.
So that the mating could be marked,
as something worth experience to take.

Sensuality:
The best part in *** is sensuality,
that each mate could get from ***.
The manner a partner performs well,
is much desired by almost hot lovers.

Sexuality:
Science could enhance state of sexuality,
cosmetology can recreate the transformation.
By *** before marriage a person can discern,
is the smart way to test the true lover's affinity.

Compatibility:
****** compatibility excites much pleasure,
Aside from love it is where both are in tune.
And to know what degree of zest it can set,
through *** before marriage is the gauge.
Marvin Brato Sr
Dec 2017 · 157
Instinctive Mistake
marvin m brato Dec 2017
Man is compulsive and daring
in dealing with life out in the wild
carelessly threads the uncertainty
heading into the field to seek luck
and expecting reward of his action
even though he does not quite know
lot of things happen beyond one's control.

Man is persistent and aggressive
at getting what he wanted in this life
rushing into things without much thought
vying for secular success and pleasures
instead of securing better options to deal
not knowing that in the end he only get nil.

Being human, man becomes susceptible
ruining his life by circumstance of ignorance
at indulging in making abrupt unwise decisions
tries to satisfy his craving for own self exaltation
over others in the pursuit of his greedy ambitions.
Dec 2017 · 433
Inspired Pen
marvin m brato Dec 2017
poet Marvin Brato Sr

  


Inspired Pen - Poem by Marvin Brato Sr

Day by day you give me inspiration
Your graceful countenance beatifies me
The innate beauty that you possess
Captures my whole being... my very soul!

Wherever I go or stay, I always think of you
Even in my solemn slumber I see your face
In my vivid imagination, I can not erase you
I dream of you... my fairest one.

If only I have a face like that of Adonis
Or perhaps an intellect like that of Rizal
Who were paragons as being a handsome & a hero
Then maybe I would not have some difficulties!

A guy like me was born an introvert
A lone dweller in life's secluded horizons
As a Pisces I am quiet & sensitive
Yet, I can be a friend, an admirer... a lover!

I have not got enough guts to converse with you
Because I think... I am made a dreamer
And my only means of expressing my sentiments
Is through my pen...my world of thoughts!
Dec 2017 · 269
Living Right
marvin m brato Dec 2017
Living Right - Poem by Marvin Brato Sr

Life is quite unpredictable
as it is short is likely probable
it is a matter of personal decision
on how to make life worth the mission
of living right by doing your obligations
to yourself and others without hesitations.

Living right is not an easy undertaking
it compels dedication and understanding
of the multifarious avenues of humanity
challenges are opt to tackle with sanity
overcoming the obstacles take true courage
we must not yield to quit nor be discourage.

Living right is being selfless to set good example
for others to discern that happiness in life is ample
that there are quality moments to share with everyone
give your utmost love to others by not hurting anyone
when time comes for life to reach the end of existence
we are ready leaving a legacy of living right as essence.
Jan 2016 · 980
Reality D
marvin m brato Jan 2016
Honesty is the best policy
when you do it as yourself
but when you do it for others
then it is  a dishonest policy!
Jan 2016 · 431
Reality C
marvin m brato Jan 2016
Leadership is a challenge
Do what you think is best
yet consult for an affirmation
for cooperation is not guaranteed
if the majority support is not warranted
Jan 2016 · 312
Answered Reality
marvin m brato Jan 2016
Life is short, is a fact.
The reason why  we have to make the most of it!
Suffering is a sacrifice that we can decide to make,
A worthy time for making it up to our love-ones!
Jan 2016 · 255
Reality A
marvin m brato Jan 2016
Life is short, is a fact.
Then why medicate to extend your suffering?
Is it worth the time when you struggle alone!
Jan 2016 · 402
Bad Poet, Am I?
marvin m brato Jan 2016
A rhymester inscribes his notions in rhyme,
A versifier writes poetry in metered verses.
Another one does a free verse to write at will,
As a poet I do my own style which maybe bad.

A poet for me is someone who does an art;
He does rhyme, metered verse or free style.
His subject can be any matter under the sun,
It may portray about romance, myth or reality.

A poem I believe does not have to be literal,
It may state something superfluous or specious.
But if delve closely may meant a thing of logic.
And will instill a better understanding about life.

Nobody really is a bad poet except me,
Even commits mistake to write for poets.
For expressing my own opinions about them,
Is merely a token of myself as poet who shares.
Need your opinion as poets! Thanks.
Jan 2016 · 420
Momentous ( Acrostic)
marvin m brato Jan 2016
Reality does comes to us
On the instant less expected
Seasonal trials may come and go
And often we have overcome them
Life is most cherish and enjoy with family
In all the ups and downs that molds our fate
Never have we yielded to complete frustration
As God has been our shield and source of blessings.

As time goes by each year
Man has grown older but wiser
And become stronger in every step
Nothing more valuable than being loved
The hugs and kisses of our dearest children
Every intimate moments we spend as couples.

Life is finite on this world
Eternity is a promise in heaven
Determined spirit leaves forever
Even the body yields to weakness
Stand with hope and knell to pray
Mankind are sons and daughters of God
As long as we believe and follow His will.
Dedicated to a colleague diagnosed with breast cancer.
Nov 2015 · 759
New Found Love
marvin m brato Nov 2015
Maybe this time
A true love is mine.

Vanity was my love in the past,
A new dawn has come at last.
Never again shall I fall in love,
Except to a man I truly love.
Since the time we met,
Sweet feelings I truly felt.
And your love I must get.

Man... what has you got?
Attraction I sense so hot.
This love that i feel,
At this time it is real.
Being in love so dearly,
All happy things I see clearly.
Loving you is everything,
And for you I shall do anything
Over the years to come.
Say it to my ear...
'I LOVE YOU dear, '
Love is a vow,
On this day ever
Now and forever.
Nov 2015 · 644
Extra Marital Affair
marvin m brato Nov 2015
Marriage is a sacred vow
an innate romantic chain
that bind the devotion
of the couple in love.

Yet along in the way
temptation intrudes
into the privacy
of marital romance.

Third party comes
alluring temptress
or a Casanova breaks
the cord of marital loyalty.

The other partner
succumbs to lust
drowns the bond
and kills the love.

Two ways may happen
in extra-marital affair
marriage cracks or breaks
when the love begins to dissolve.
Nov 2015 · 1.2k
Crying Baby
marvin m brato Nov 2015
Waa waa waa waa waa,
I wonder where is my ma;
Huu huu ma is in the spa!
Nov 2015 · 272
Poets Only Dream
marvin m brato Nov 2015
Poets have instinctive expressions
Of the innate indulgence of passions
They can convey the deepest thought.
And the myriad sentiments man sought.

Poets have perceptive imaginations
Of the mysterious things of creations
They can portray the unseen splendors
And the multitude pleasures man adors.

Poets have receptive intuitions
Of the intimate human impressions
They can inscribe the precise scene
And the diverse measures man seen.

Poets have speculative dreams
Of the infinities of all poetic themes
They manipulate to signify the verses
And the poetic rhymes man converses.
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