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.

Sabi ng tropa tumingin lang
sa langit pag may problema,..
pagtingala ko hinubuan na ko
ng mga p*nyeta!

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…

Isang araw ulit na masaya.
Kitang sapat para sa pamilya't
maka-uwing ligtas ng maaga.
Yun lang po ang hiling, Diyos Ama.

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

Panay ako reklamong mainit.
Kaya pa naman ding magpalamig.
Bulag sa kalagayan ng ilang
ni iinumin walang maigib.

May karapatan pa nga ba kong
mag-aksaya ng tubig?

I’m too scared to think about
what the future may hold.
As if nothing feels right,
everything seems out of control.
When most of my goals
were deemed to be impossible.
TO KEEP BELIEVING IN MYSELF
& BE…