Quoting Myself

"MEANT means it simply has to happen no matter what boundaries in time and space would ever be present as a barrier. It is an uncontrollable force that can be interferred by nothing and no one. In the right place and in the right time, even out of this world and not of this lifetime; there will come a time where two souls will come to meet - someday, somewhere.. and they’d know that they are “meant” to be."

Crizanne Mae

Witnessed by the morning sun right after dawn

A picture of beauty beyond comparison

One gentle cry created a lullabye, a song

Joy of my heart and pride of my life… My Newborn.

Born out of love from two hearts that united then

A dream once caressed in playful fantasies, a gem

Now, a reality dressed in charm and grace

To grow in meekness and modesty, respect and chaste… My Princess.

Beneath every endeavor surpassed all throughout

An inspiration to lighten up the burden of heart

To impart warmth in the cold, dark night

With subtle touch, you will grow in love… My Baby.

Two lost souls have knotted before you came

A home where two hearts forever will stay

Friendship to rule and love to reign

Triumphs and hardships will be dealt fair… My Friend.

Listen and hear my heart  whisper your name

You’ll never be lost, He will guide your way

All through your life – as endless as forever

My love will flow unceasingly there…

From my heart to yours… from today till forever –

“I Love You, Crizanne Mae.”

Because of love you were born… and through love you will live.

Shadows

Barefooted soul comes at the risk of the dawn

Wandering through images of what the morning sun borne

Fleets of hope marveled then gently had gone

The wind above southeast had flown.

 

Regretful of romance that came halfway then

Memories drawn are but silhouettes of the past

No more looking back for it would just hurt

Second chances have all been gone.

 

Dreams had flown through the horizon

Every little wish had fell from the skies

The wounds strengthened the innocence of heart

And no place for blame was ever known.

 

Yesterday had gone at the rise of the sun

Laughters have all been heard; tears have all been poured

Everything that matters are now shadows where I stand

Not a single pain remains to hold me back.

An Ode To An Artist

*Composed for a good friend who discovered my artistic 'talent' back in college days. 

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In deep silence,

Voices taunts your ears -

You hear what they cannot hear..

In the darkest shade,

Colours flows and blends -

You see what they cannot see..

One chaotic world we live in -

A paradise in your eyes

Music and color embraces your soul..

Feet dancing, voices singing..

Do, re, mi tunes on air

A guitar string's plucked

Better get your sticks

And bang up a drum.

You can walk over the rainbow,

Your mind wander beyond the clouds

No, you aren't living in dreams

For your feet lies flat on the ground.

A leaf fall, birds hum a song

Pick a pen and write a poem

Few lines may come before dawn

Tomorrow's memories are born.

Melancholy is a companion

There lies in you -

A great power of imagination.

Tears might not show the hurt,

And a smile couldn't mean you're glad..

They laugh at you at times

They just don't understand why..

The artist in you breaks out -

And that's what I admire in you

No doubt.

Look at the work of your hands -

You are gifted, stand proud..

But never ever forget the Lord above.

Now, as you face your crossroad ahead -

Grab a brush.. paint a canvas,

And create a masterpiece -

Out of your life.

Sonnet

Silhouettes danced where the wind pleases

I vowed – melancholies on my head

Shadows waved on me

There’s nowhere to find gaiety

Butterflies somersaulted inside

A treacherous smile had cried

Soothsay’s nothing to tell

I bid goodbye to the day

The night seemed too long

There goes a lonely, drawling tone

Tears caressed my cheek

As two hearts unite, mine bleeds

One solitary world that is –

I’d traverse without you near.

Nightmare

The wind ungently touched me

Without words… nor signs

I shivered in cold

Yet, there’s no one I can hold

My eyes are too blind to see-

Anything in the dark…

It was night.

I’m in fear and I’m lost

There’s nowhere to run

And I stumbled alone.

A deafening silence covered my ears.

I closed my eyes.

The darkness embraced me.

Tears kissed my face.

I shouted but no one hears.

I’m so afraid.

And yet no one cares.

 

Friends Forever

There’s a place under the sun

Where two lost souls found each other

They rest upon each other’s heart

Ad never again did they wander.

No one thought there would spark

A feeling of unselfish love

It was something they’d live their whole life with-

Something they can’t  have in a bid

It was something wonderful and immeasurable-

Something strong and unsinkable…

 

It was something called  “FRIENDSHIP”…

And that two lost souls that once were wandering was  YOU & ME!

 

There’s a place under the stars

Where we open each other’s heart;

We shared the pains, sorrows and tears

And we survived all through the years;

With one, it’s halfway through success

With the two of us-everything’s such a mess;

For sometime I’ve done you wrong-

When my heart’s temptation is not too strong,

But then you reached out your hand

And gently say you understand.

When I’m down, you cheer me up,

When you’re lost, I hold your hand.

When I’m troubled and can’t be at ease,

You’ll go with me wherever I please.

You need a listening ear, I’m here-

I need a shoulder to cry on, you’re there.

Your heart is broken, I won’t leave you.

Whoever is accountable, I’d truly care for you.

 

We shared lollipops and twirls

Have all the fun and cheers

Sang songs even out of tune

Danced out reggaes and  ballrooms

There’s never such an odd time with us together

And it makes me think we’re friends forever.

 

There never was a time that parting crossed my mind

And it’s really hard to accept that we’d soon have to part

What would happen to all those times we shared,

Would it be just mem’ries to look back to when we get there?

I’d wish you goodluck and you’d wish me the same

I’d say my prayers for you and please do take care.

May God bless you all throughout your life-

And may you find your heart’s desire and may you be truly loved.

Don’t you ever stop fighting along-

Though the road ahead could be rough and long.

And the whole world may be a barrier to get through success-

But never give up, just believe in yourself!

 

This is not goodbye, I hope…

But I’m sure gonna miss you, friend.

 

Reality says we’d go on our own diff’rent ways

“But I won’t forget  to remember,” you say.

Please don’t go too far-

I might be so lonely for sometime;

In a way that you need someone-

Just call on and I won’t fail to come.

In time, I know we can bring back the old times we’ve shared,

And it would seem that nothing changed.

It’s because our hearts  would get in touch with each other-

And because we’re chained as “FRIENDS FOREVER!”

Feb. 26, 1996