We Who is Able

Let’s welcome June with the courage
to start a new beginning.

Tie the knot and be enchanted
by true love and understanding.

Or be thrilled with new challenges,
as you pursue your true calling.

Because…

It’s necessary to give up,
to escape the things
that steal your happiness.

But don’t lose faith. Trust your gut.
Accept change
and love that will fill your weaknesses.

Two gifts that give us
love and comfort.
One who shares his name
and the other offers her heart.
While most were denied
to have them both.
There are those
who are so ungrateful to disregard.

If they can…

To smile in your saddest times.
To cry in the happiest lies.
To persevere even when tired.
To breathe and believe you are loved.

To fool yourself into something
that shouldn't be part of your life.

Who said I was made
to be taken for granted?
When I love and comfort you
just because you breathe.

Are you not that smart
to be compassionate?
Or as you age,
you weigh what’s to be discarded?

L…

We expect too much
from our parents,
that we forget,
we haven’t done anything for them.

Till we get busy
with our own lives,
and let regret
remind us of the pain of farewell.

Sometimes,
even your most sincere sacrifices
are meaningless
to those who cannot be content.

Who said only you
have the right to get angry?
When most of my scars
came from your disrespect.
Who taught that when you are loved,
you can be greedy?
While I endure all the pain
brought by your neglect.

I know I’m used to
finding happiness alone.

Now that I’m with you,
I fear to be on my own.

Like being addicted to
a unique cologne.

Your smiles become
my ultimate comfort zone.

You start the day
motivating me with compliments.
And ending it
by filling my heart with encouragement.
I thought I'd live all my life
with these wonderful moments.
Until you gave the final pat on the back
that…

Don't hate me
for the promises I haven't kept.
Until fulfilled,
it will remain valid unless you forget.

Panginoon...
Tulungan Mo po akong harapin,
mga nakalaang kalungkutan.
Patnubaya't turuang sinupin,
pinangako Mong kaligayahan.

Hayaang maghalo ang luha at pawis.
Nang walang makarinig sa'ting pagtangis. 
Kung para sa pamilya’y kayang magtiis.
Di mapapagod, mabigay lang ang nais.

Salamat po Inay
dahil palagi kang nakagabay.
Mabalewala ma’y
wala paring sawang umagapay.
Busilak mong puso
na saki’y palaging naghihintay.
Walang pagod sa pagdalangin
para saking tagumpay.

…

Cherish those
who value your happiness.

One who helps overcome
your weaknesses,
and pray
to give you strength and success.

Like how MOTHERS pray,
loves and caresses.