Winding Road

Winding Road
by Louie Marcelo
July 21, 2010

It is indeed a long, and winding road. Well, at least from my view. I can still remember the trainer wheels on my bike. When it seems that I would just be biking freely, but, in fact, my Dad is holding my shirt.

Now, I am by myself. Oh yes! Freedom to make a sharp turn, stir on one hand and pedal like no tomorrow. I can just feel the gush of adventure in the air.

Then, it came into me that there is no turning back, only forward. I am really on my own.

How did these people ahead of me gain that strength? When this journey will end? Where is this road taking me… us?

So many questions are rushing into my head right now. Should I stop and rest for a while? Or, should I just keep on going?

However, someone is pushing my bike. It is a warm presence, that calms my restless heart and mind. And, it told me to be patient, still and… To just follow the lighted path.

Photo taken at Lapu-Lapu, Cebu Province, Philippines

Ilang Pagninilay

Ilang Pagninilay
July 14, 2010
by Cesar S. Guevarra

Sapagkat paminsa’y higit ang natatanaw sa nakikita,
sinupin na ang pag-iisip at magpasyang umasa sa mabuti at mangarap ng walang balakid.

Hindi rin naman habambuhay dadamhin ang pagod,
pilitin nang ngumiti sa kaalaman na ang pinakamadilim na gabi ay kukubli sa unang huni ng pinakamaliit na ibon.

Mainit, malapot, at buhay ang dugong dumadaloy sa kalamnan,
salubungin ng buong kisig ang pait at sakit gayung dapat magpasalamat at nakararamdan pa rin.

Laliman ang pagtingin: ang sa iyo’y dulo ay panimula ng iba,
usisain na ang katangian ng isang bagay o pangyayari’y hindi naman angkin kaysa sa ito’y paningin.

Photo taken at Lapu-Lapu, Cebu Province, Philippines

Oblivion

Oblivion
by Louie Marcelo
July 7, 2010

It’s easier to go down, than to go up. Thanks to the existence of gravity.

Sometimes, it’s confusing though. Is there only one ladder? Is there only one way?

I just don’t get it. People drag and push others, just to go higher. What for? Is it worth it?

I know that we are missing something. There must be another ladder somewhere. It is just there waiting to be discovered.

I’m desperate for answers. Please reveal your presence before I further lose myself.

Photo taken at Pasig City, Philippines

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