Apr 2014
Finally,
experiencing the serenity
i've always hoped for earnestly
feeling that rush of air against face
where eyes could roam in a vast space
the feel of wind to brush against skin
And the sight of trees to breathe in...
But, my feet brought me here...
why in front of these rows of stores?
never thought of stopping
to do some impulse shopping...
do i pamper myself with new stuff?
there's no need for a new scent,
with what i have, i am very much content.
There is no smile, no comfort,
seeing these attractions...
there are no reactions......
but, eyes are now seeking...
been unconsciously looking
for something that is unexplainable,
in denial, the mind is, it says: inconceivable...
There, among the shelves...
the search would shortly end...
An image of my face appeared on a mirror
passed by, then suddenly sprung out,
a swish of a shaped light
beside my own face
a passing thought of an image...
it made me smile,
the fog fading, the face, clearing a bit...
When it is within me, this presence,
everywhere, there springs exuberance
it is felt...needing space
not just a shadow, not just a trace...
to bring home, to be with ...
to end this seeking
to end this longing...
Too cumbersome, this weight..
too much to take for one.
there, among those shelves,
nothing could satisfy,
nothing could fill this empty space...
for some reason, i feel, i know......
i must live on...i must move on
without this face, this presence,
this unattainable existence,
and yet, i must try,
i must still be able to smile....
Sally
Copyright 2014
Rosalia Rosario A. Bayan
experiencing the serenity
i've always hoped for earnestly
feeling that rush of air against face
where eyes could roam in a vast space
the feel of wind to brush against skin
And the sight of trees to breathe in...
But, my feet brought me here...
why in front of these rows of stores?
never thought of stopping
to do some impulse shopping...
do i pamper myself with new stuff?
there's no need for a new scent,
with what i have, i am very much content.
There is no smile, no comfort,
seeing these attractions...
there are no reactions......
but, eyes are now seeking...
been unconsciously looking
for something that is unexplainable,
in denial, the mind is, it says: inconceivable...
There, among the shelves...
the search would shortly end...
An image of my face appeared on a mirror
passed by, then suddenly sprung out,
a swish of a shaped light
beside my own face
a passing thought of an image...
it made me smile,
the fog fading, the face, clearing a bit...
When it is within me, this presence,
everywhere, there springs exuberance
it is felt...needing space
not just a shadow, not just a trace...
to bring home, to be with ...
to end this seeking
to end this longing...
Too cumbersome, this weight..
too much to take for one.
there, among those shelves,
nothing could satisfy,
nothing could fill this empty space...
for some reason, i feel, i know......
i must live on...i must move on
without this face, this presence,
this unattainable existence,
and yet, i must try,
i must still be able to smile....
Sally
Copyright 2014
Rosalia Rosario A. Bayan
(Might be too mushy for some, this poem.... I was frustratingly sad while finishing this poem.. then I heard a familiar song being played on the radio...)
by Nat King Cole
smile though your heart is aching
smile even though it's breaking
when there are clouds in the sky
you'll get by
if you smile
through your fears and sorrow
smile and maybe tomorrow
you'll see the sun come shining through
For you
light up your face with gladness
hide every trace of sadness
although a tear
may be ever so near
that's the time you must keep on trying
smile, what's the use of crying
you'll find that love is still worthwhile
if you just smile...
~~~~~
that's the time you must keep on trying
smile, what's the use of crying
you'll find that love is still worthwhile
if you just smile....
by Nat King Cole
smile though your heart is aching
smile even though it's breaking
when there are clouds in the sky
you'll get by
if you smile
through your fears and sorrow
smile and maybe tomorrow
you'll see the sun come shining through
For you
light up your face with gladness
hide every trace of sadness
although a tear
may be ever so near
that's the time you must keep on trying
smile, what's the use of crying
you'll find that love is still worthwhile
if you just smile...
~~~~~
that's the time you must keep on trying
smile, what's the use of crying
you'll find that love is still worthwhile
if you just smile....
