There was a huge obscurity
The oil lamp serves
As the source of everything
While the full moon embraces
The enormity of the entire galaxy.

The engine was brought to halt,
Pacing my feet to the loamy soil
Made me feel
The roughness of the ground
As I hear the prickling of the night bugs.

There was a sweet laughter
From the blameless child
As she welcomed us
With her big smile.

At instant,
My hands moved
And offered the li’l girl
The canned-goods
To which my fingers
Clasps for almost 5-minute drive.

We face the full moon.
And on my left and my right
There exists their silhouette.

They started the conversation,
I know what they’re up to
Even if words were not heard yet.

Right beside him
Was the packed clothes;
He said they’ll give those
To the victims of the Typhoon Yolanda –
That gave me a moment of silence
They don’t have enough,
But their hearts extend
With pure compassion.

He said they’ve ate their pride
That’s why they’ve fixed on
Going to us
And asking a modest help.

The way back home
Became a lengthy trek
I thank God
For I’ve realized
How to value these people
For I’ve felt and learned by heart
How to be benevolent
Towards others.

So this is life,
This may be my life
That may be theirs
But it’s the will of God
That whenever one needs help,
The other will come for a rescue.

(11/16/13 @xirlleelang)