Rhythm of the Rain

Many years ago, when I decided that I want to be a writer, the below passage was one of the first that I wrote down. It was an unfinished draft, and at the time, I didn’t know what it was for, until blogs came into being, nearly four decades later. “The rains have never been … Continue reading Rhythm of the Rain →

Goodbye

Many will probably not admit it, but love is often not enough to keep two people together. A myriad of factors will almost always come into play when trying to keep a relationship going. When that happens, disappointments can set in and we find ourselves asking for a way out. I can see the pain … Continue reading Goodbye →

Broken Vow

When love turns to betrayal, a mix of emotions will come rushing in. At frst, there is denial, essentially, a refusal to believe that it happened. Along with it is the desire to see tangible proof for without it, the reality remains questionable. Tell me his name, I want to knowThe way he looks at … Continue reading Broken Vow →

25 Minutes

There was once a man who played around witth love. As he played, he left behind women with broken and bleeding hearts. Eventually, the man came to realize that love is not a game. As he pondered on his past actions, it dawned on him that there was one girl he truly cared for. So … Continue reading 25 Minutes →

You’re Beautiful

Many years ago, back when love never bothered to look for me, my life was one perfect routine. It revolved mainly around home, to work, then back to home. It may come off as boring to many people, but for me, it seemed perfect. No fancy social life, no momentous occasions to celebrate, no woman … Continue reading You’re Beautiful →

Iris

The song is about angels, supposedly living in our midst, watching every little thing that we do, and coming in to rescue us during extra dangerous situations. In recent weeks, however, I found its lyrics as well as its message somewhat applicable to my condition as a PWD (person with disability). PWDs want to be … Continue reading Iris →

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 →

Do You Remember?

When we have successfully moved on from a failed relationship, looking back to the past becomes more of a nostalgic ride than anything else. We become more open-minded and in some cases, more apologetic for what we may have done. We never talked about itBut I hear the blame was mineI'd call you up to … Continue reading Do You Remember? →

All by Myself

In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, those infected with the virus are often taken away from their families. Isolated from others, they are treated nonetheless, but in the end, loneliness for them becomes an overwhelming feeling. Livin' aloneI think of all the friends I've knownWhen I dial the telephoneNobody's home As they lay alone … Continue reading All by Myself →