Lines of a Song Volume 11

When the one you love no longer wants to stay but you still want to hold on, what should you do? Seeing a relationship fall apart is not an easy thing and often, the words you say can either make the situation a little easier to accept or a bit more difficult to face. It … Continue reading Lines of a Song Volume 11 →

Is There Something

Living with the one you love means undeniable bliss. Sadly, happiness is hardly permanent, and you could wake up one day to find that loneliness has come around to stay. Lately I see clouds of sorrow in your eyesSome deep sadness you can never quite disguiseNow I'm scared to ask what it's leading toBut I'm … Continue reading Is There Something →

Be My Number Two

When I first heard this song, it came to me as somewhat scandalous. That's because I thought it was about having another love apart from the one you already have. In short, it was about unfaithfulness. However, as I listened to the song further, I realized it wasn't reallly about being unfaithful. "Be My Number … Continue reading Be My Number Two →

There’s No Easy Way

You have it all planned out. The right words to say have been chosen to perfection. So you reach out for her hand and held her close to you. Yet, as you begin to say those hurting words, you just know that things will not come out the way you had originally planned. I held … Continue reading There’s No Easy Way →

One Hello

Love comes into our lives in many different ways and forms. In many instances, however, fate asks us to make that crucial first move. It may seem difficult, but one five-letter word can start it all. Coz love begins with one helloThe hardest part is overNow it's easy letting goOne hello is how it starts … Continue reading One Hello →

Lines of a Song Volume 10

In times of need, there's always someone who will come along and offer a shoulder to lean on. That someone can be a close friend or a dear loved one. Yet, in some instances, that someone can be a complete stranger sent to you to help you through those challenging times. You just call on … Continue reading Lines of a Song Volume 10 →

Somewhere Down the Road

Sometimes, just when you think everything is going well, fate will step in and rain on your parade. When it happens, what should you do? Would you try to hold on to that which you treasure most? Or is letting go the wiser move to take? Guess I always knew insideI wouldn't have you for … Continue reading Somewhere Down the Road →

Another Day in Paradise

One of the many joys of Christmas is seeing the people you love all coming together to help you celebrate this most wondrous occasion. Yet, not everyone gets to experience this. Out in the streets, you'll find people in unkempt clothing, their eyes lost and their minds dull. They are constantly moving forward but heading … Continue reading Another Day in Paradise →

Shooting for the Moon

About a week ago, the Philippines hosted the 30th Southeast Asian Games or SEAG. It's a biennial event aimed at bringing together athletes from countries belonging to the Southeast Asian region to showcase their skills and talents in various sports. The games were expectedly fun and exciting with several historic records being set. More importantly, … Continue reading Shooting for the Moon →

Lines of a Song Volume 8

This is not a condonation of extra-marital affairs but a mere discussion of a reality that has long been existing in our midst. In music, a number of songs have been written about this. Many of these songs talked about the frustrations of being involved in this illicit relationship and how the act of ending … Continue reading Lines of a Song Volume 8 →