Do not be fooled
By the facade of strength
and Zen calmness
Inside me dwells
A well of grief
For things that couldn't be
And for someone
I will never again see.
Rain is pouring, steady, strong
Then it stops, only to come back again
And again...and again
Challenging my child-like faith
That the sun would light her way Home.
But no, the sky is in mourning too
Shedding the tears
That I do not care to show
Slowly washing away
Regrets and resentments
Till they be no more
The garden she loved is green
The leaves glisten
The flowers are in bloom
They have been watered
By memories of one who loved us
Above all.
I am at peace.
For Mama (December 12, 1922 - June 11, 2009)
Jang, Jang... it was written...all will fade away...only one will remain...love.
ReplyDeleteWe can only thank God for every opportunity we get to give and to receive this gift.
I pray that you will find comfort and strength in the very source of Love, with whom Tito and Tita have gone home to, and the love that surrounds and binds your family today.
Hugs, Sasa
mahigpit na yakap para kay mam jang :)
ReplyDelete*hugs auntie* i know that such a grief is normal. still, we're here if you need us. may the Holy Spirit continue to comfort you and give you all the assurance you need. and may the love of Jesus overtake your sadness. we love you, auntie!
ReplyDeletei love you sis, very much. mama is at peace now. no more pain and suffering. my faith has been strengthen by this. knowing and believing mama is in a better place now.
ReplyDeleteAll the best, Ma'am. Parang wala akong right words Ma'am para sa mga ganitong pagkakataon pero alam mo naman na kung may kailangan ka, you know where to find me. See you po...
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy for you and your family, Ma'am Jang. Katulad ni Ton, I'm here if you need anything. I'm glad to know that you feel at peace.
ReplyDeleteHindi ko napigilan ang pagtulo ng aking mga luha habang binabasa ko ito. Masaya ako para kay Tita Diding dahil alam ko kasama na siya ng ating Panginoon ngayon.
ReplyDeletei like your last stanza..."the garden she loved is green..." it tells us that the earth affirms the sky and the rains. and we are reminded that her memory should enliven us. it should be nice to sit there...
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone, for the words of comfort and the assurances of your love and support. Salamat sa mga hugs! There is no doubt that Mama is in a good place now!
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