Tag Archives: Poetry
Cradled in the Bosom of the Universe
Second of 33 Poems by Fr. Carlos H. Abesamis
Caressed By The Moon
First of 33 Poems by Fr. Carlos H. Abesamis
What We Seek To Possess Already Possesses Us
“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” ~ Matthew 5:48 Everything alive seeks an energy source. Microorganisms will strain and stretch to get to the light and the warmth. Plants and flowers twist and turn in whatever direction to soak … Continue reading
Life’s Ultimate Horizon
For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. ~ Matthew 5:20 All my life, U have tried to be good. Sometimes, I succeeded. Many times, I failed. … Continue reading
The Rainbow of Faith
Simple rays of light Going through tiny water droplets A lovely rainbow. The believer, through Faith, is able to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary, the mundane into something magical and the petty into something pretty. With Faith, … Continue reading
Traveling Through Life
Roads are marked and planned. Life is like the ocean, unlined. Serendipity. The road to hell is paved with good intentions while the path to heaven is hewed with great sufferings. Life’s fabric is woven … Continue reading
Yet, Love
A tree silently grows saying nothing, doing nothing, in time, it bears fruits. Man, like the rest of creation, needs food to keep alive. Yet some people create such delicious dishes that more than just keep … Continue reading
Life’s Daily Miracles
Biomimicry. I look at nature’s charm And she teaches me. “If life is a daily miracle, why am I so insistent in looking for a sign of God’s presence in my life? A baby … Continue reading
Life Is A Gift
A fawn by the spring laps at the waters for life, We share the gift. One of the deepest truth in my life is that fact that I am not a random event. I did not … Continue reading
New Year’s Day
A little boy romping on the beach, And it is early New Year’s Day. The waves are pounding at his feet. With nary a care, totally lost in play. The waves roll on and the years pass by, The little boy … Continue reading