Anger Will Never Understand Pain

For a happy life,
start by not falling into
negative thoughts
about things
that haven't even happened.

Tila pumayapa ang hangin
dahil sa iyong lambing.
Gumaan na ang paghinga’t
humina na ang pagdaing.
Nagising sa bangungot na
puno ng alalahanin.
Nagkulay sa mundo kong
mag-isang kailangang tawirin.

It's normal to end the day
with uncertainty.
Even great authors fail to
end their stories.
Most need to endure to
avoid feeling sorry.
Success will come
if we steer clear of envy.

I can accomplish anything
if I put my mind to it.
Except that it doesn't work
when I want to go to sleep.

Tumitingin sa bituin
kapag nalulungkot.
Tila sabik sa liwanag
dahil nalulugmok.
Sa pagkabigo umaasang
may mag-aabot
sa kamay na kapag masaya’y
nakakalimot.

I’ll love myself first
so I won't be deceived
by your apology.
I know it gets worst
since my pain won’t be concealed
by your fake sorry.

Iniwan ang nakasanayan
para baguhin ang kahapon.
Umaasang matatakasan
ang panghuhusga’t panghahamon.
Pagpipilitang masabayan,
ang masasakit na desisyon.
Bulag man sa kahihinatnan,
buo naman ang tiwala sa …

Dye your heart with happiness
by making other people smile.
A sweet stroke of kindness
that will lull you to sleep at night.

I envy the child in me
who never gets tired of hoping.
For I just know I’m an adult
and I have to keep going.

Stuck in a cycle
that mostly leads
to failures and resets.
I’m a burning candle
that gathers hope,
from faith and good intent.

Hold me tight
until the last tear falls.
Mask the night
with lies to clear my thoughts.
Overwrite
things until it’s my fault.

To get envious
of the things that others have.
And disregard
those minutes that made us laugh.
Neglecting love
that tirelessly gave a chance.
Thorns of discontent that taught us
too much pride.

We all should grow with
mistakes and failure.
For what was easily obtained
can be boring.
Great stories come from
those who endure.
And what we overcome
brings us closer to our true calling.

Every Friday,
my power to accurately see
the liquor aisle
strengthens.

I feel jealous
when others use the words
I wanted to say.
Wishing I could
also enjoy what seems common
in their tray.
Envy and loss
can tempt my mind to feel less
and shy away.
Letting God know
a…