Ruby Tuesday , other bloghop events, and a lullaby...

Tulog Na

by: Sugarfree


Tulog na mahal ko
Hayaan na muna natin ang mundong ito
lika na tulog na tayo

Tulog na mahal ko wag kang lumuha
malambot ang iyong kama
saka na mamrublema

Tulog na hayaan na muna natin sila
Mamaya hindi ka na nila kaya pang saktan
Matulog tulog ka na

Tulog na mahal ko
nandito lang akong bahala sa iyo
Sige na tulog na muna

Tulog na mahal ko
at bukas ngingiti ka sa wakas
at sabay natin harapin ang mundo

Tulog na hayaan na muna natin sila
Mamaya hindi ka na nila kaya pang saktan
Matulog tulog ka na

(Translation)


Sleep now, my love
let the world be for a while
come now, let's sleep

Sleep now, my love
don't cry anymore
the bed is soft, don't you worry now

Sleep now, my love
I'm just here, I'll take care of you
Go on, sleep now

Sleep now, my love
tomorrow you'll smile at last
and we'll face the world together

Sleep now
Let them be for a while
They won't hurt you anymore

Sleep now...

Sometimes, Teddy has dark moods. Maybe because there are so many things that he thinks he wants needs to take care of. I'd always tell him, "...relax, everything will turn out right in it's own time and pace."

I always wanted to sing this song to him, a lullaby , a reassurance that everything will be alright.

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Visit maryt at Work of the Poet for her Ruby Tuesday to view various takes on the Red/Ruby Theme.

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6 Word Satur...err Sunday

Let go. Everything will be fine.

 

Sensational Haiku -- Reflection

Welcome to “Sensational Haiku Wednesday!”

Click here for info and background on this weekly event!

The basics:

Haiku is simple! It is 3 non-rhyming lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively (a great way to use your fingers!)

This week’s theme is: Reflection

when you look at me
is it me you see, or the
mirror of your fears?

   

 

a part of Anawangin Cove, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines
 
Next week’s theme: Milestones
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and it's Wordless Wednesday everyday, too! 
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Unspoken

We are talking, but not really with each other. We are just going through the motions of our routines.

But that's okay. We need to survive until tomorrow.

(not) a happy ending

There is no happy ending, really.

They always take a part of you when they go.

just my sentimental thoughts...

Wasn't it in a song that said..."Is there someone you know, you're loving them so and taking them all granted..."? Once in a while we treat, or get treated that way. And then, "You may lose them one day, someone takes them away, and they don't hear the words you long to say" makes you wish could turn back the time to rectify the wrong turns you have made?

Open your eyes, Teddy. You look so far out into the horizon, you never really appreciate the warmth of the sand on your feet.

If I cried, will you stay?

I will not,will not, WILL NOT cry! If I do, would you change your mind?


Yeah, so there's no point, isn't it?

Where are you, Happiness?

somebody asked last night why happiness can be so elusive...I tried to answer, happiness is  in the journey to self-discovery; it's the understanding of one's place in this world and in the scheme of things; it's in the appreciation of what is here now and letting go of the things that can never be undone. I really tried to explain but fear of being misunderstood got in the way, so it remained unspoken...

Silly Haiku ~ Road

Lonely road behind, but the

doors are closed, lights out

...still a long way to go.

Going Home

Time seems long till morn,

stomach churning, heart skipping

to hold your hand, 't last!

See you soon, JV!

Are we ever ready?

When I was younger, I’ve always thought that I am invincible, that no one and nothing can ever hurt me and if ever I am so foolish enough to put myself in a painful situation, I could always take it in stride, shrug my shoulders and let go. I never really stopped to ask my self if I was ready for these things. I wanted to be part of so much life that I would go crashing through it, unaware that the heart could harden with time and the soul has the ability to retreat behind a wall.

Now I can’t remember when, or even why, did I ever stop running through life and started to count my steps and calculate my risks.

But when do you get ready, really?

Is it when you decide to run towards the cliff, or is it the moment you lift your feet off to fly?

Is it when you wake up from sleep or is it the moment you open your eyes?

Is it when you felt the warmth or is it when you can’t bear the heat when scorched?

Is it in goodbyes, or is it in the void after parting?

Is it in the words or in the expression of it?

Are we ever ready, really?

55 Flash Fiction - The Wait

Someone’s said on the other line, “He’s in Laguna.”

She rushed home at 6o’clock, cooked dinner and waited.

Tick tock. Tick tock. 8o’clock…traffic? 9:30 …food’s getting cold, the beer warm. Ten…eleven…lit up a cigarette, waiting.

At one, she took a shower to cool her stinging eyes, and slept without turning on the lights.

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Six Word Saturday ~Unspoken

Stay awhile. Many things left unspoken.

Six Word Saturday

Here is how it works using six words , descibe your life ( or something )in a phrase.

Some friends are lost, and found.

An Old Flame finally laid to rest

An old flame looked me up on the web and found me on one of those social networks and called me up the other night. And I realized what a great relief to be talking to him again because now, I could really move on.

I still feel the pinch every now and then when I remember how hurt I was when he broke up with me 5 days before our 4th anniversary. They say you never forget your first love but it's not. It's the first heartbreak that you'll always remember.

But we had such good times then! He was the first person who ever brought me flowers and would surprise me with little gifts. He shared my love for nature trips. We would exchange loveletters through our dear friend Shey. It was a sweet romance!

But I guess reality has a habit of throwing curved balls when one least expects it. And that reality was called "distance". It's true when they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but it also makes the heart forget. I guess we forgot. Maybe it was me, I was so busy with work and my promotion. Or maybe it was him, he was busy with studies and making friends outside. We forgot that we had a commitment. We forgot to get out of ourselves to save our relationship.

And then it was too late. I remembered him saying he doesn't want to live in a fishbowl with me anymore, that he needs to go out and see other things. I never stopped to listen so I guess it was my fault, too, by taking him for granted.

1999 was my saddest Christmas. Cold kisses and an even colder shoulder. The eye of the storm I should have noticed but didn't. It hit me on the 4th of January when he said that it's all over between us. I tried everything to bring him back. I cried, I begged and cajoled, threw a fit.Out of my misery, I shut my friends out and everyone around me. I remembered that he came back in May of that year (2000) but I was so blinded with pride, I never really gave him a chance. From 140 lbs I dropped to 80 lbs., I was so devastated. Someone tried to save me and I rebounded to him. And of course, it failed and brought me more heartaches. Five years into the rebound, I woke up one Christmas morning needing to get out and change the scene. So left without saying goodbye in 2005 and retreated for 2 years to get myself together again.

And now, here I am. Scarred. But free. Free now to look forward to a meaningful future with JV. I can't say it will all be happy days. I'm not looking through colored glasses anymore. To finally let go of emotional baggage is such a great relief!

My mind at Random # 2

You came whistling down town
breaking down my wall
As I put my guard down
I let myself fall.

ABC WEDNESDAY ~ C is for CAROUSEL and CONFUSION

everyone’s moving, and i’m standing still..

everything’s a blur, nothing’s clear.

or is it just me , on the carousel??

Come and join ABC Wednesday!

My mind at Random

Today you're here
Come waste time on me
Let's have some beer
and let tomorrow be.


~~~~~oxo~~~~~

Sunday Stealing: The "I've Come to Realize" Meme

Today we ripped this meme off a blog and blogger known as UKOK. She explains that she was tagged by Val on Facebook. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: The "I've Come to Realize" Meme

1. I’ve come to realize that my chest-size. . . is in the eye of the beholder...;)

2. I’ve come to realize that my job. . . has become routinary, or is it just me?

3. I’ve come to realize that when I’m driving. . . I don't drive

4. I’ve come to realize that I need. . . a great and long R&R! I can dream, right?? :)

5. I’ve come that realize that I have lost. . . so many great opportunities because I calculate my risks too much.

6. I’ve come to realize that I hate it when. . . people take me for granted.

7. I’ve come to realize that if I’m drunk. . . I am a loud-mouth! (that seldom happens, though)

8. I’ve come to realize that money... isn't everything, but heck, it really matters!

9. I’ve come to realize that certain people. . . are so full of themselves, they appear to hear you, but really, they never listen!


10. I’ve come to realize that I’ll always. . . try to take life in stride and will live, laugh and love though it.

11. I’ve come to realize that my sibling(s). . . has always looked up to me, flaws and all

12. I’ve come to realize that my mom… has made so many sacrifices for us.

13. I’ve come to realize that my cell phone. . . needs to be reprogrammed.

14. I’ve come to realize that when I woke up this morning. . . tha today's a great day!

15. I’ve come to realize that last night before I went to sleep. . . I prayed that JV and I can work things around.

16. I’ve come to realize that right now I am thinking. . .of going on a vacation with JV for a week, in a semi-private beach with great books, lots of margaritas and delicious food.

17. I’ve come to realize that my dad. . . has always believed in me, though he seldom shows ut, I know I'm his favorite.

18. I’ve come to realize that when I get on Facebook. . . that I like my Friendster better.

19. I’ve come to realize that today. . . is a start of a busy week!

20. I’ve come to realize that tonight. . . I will know if our cabletv is working again!

21. I’ve come to realize that tomorrow. . . is another busy day at the office!

22. I’ve come to realize that I really want to. . . start (if not starting already) a serious relationship with JV, but I don't know if I will apply my #5 answer to love this time around...:(

23. I’ve come to realize that the person mostly likely to repost this is. . .

24. I’ve come to realize that life. . . one great journey.

25. I’ve come to realize that this weekend. . . will cuddly, romatic weekend ( hope so!)

26. I’ve realized the best music to listen to when I am upset. . . acoustic and bossa nova

27. I’ve come to realize that my friends. . . are so physically far away.

28. I’ve come to realize that this year. . . has been an exciting year, so far.

29. I’ve come to realize that me exes. . . were never ready for a commitment, but then again, maybe it's just me.

30. I’ve come to realize that maybe I should. . . be less cautious and get back my old spontaneity that my friends think I lost along the way.

31. I’ve come to realize that I love. . . JV, because I feel that we have a great balance of compatability and disparity tha's why we are never bored!


32. I’ve come to realize that I don’t understand. . . people who would say hurtful things, then get them back in apologies, never realizing the damage that has been done.

33. I’ve come to realize my past. . . has taught me much about human nature.

34. I’ve come to realize that parties. . . has never been my thing.


35. I’ve come to realize that I’m totally terrified. . . of cockroaches, and total darkness ( I need to have at least apinpoint of light so I can sleep at night, otherwise I can't breathe!

36. I’ve come to realize that my life. . . has been sedentary these past 2 years, after my "hibernation" period and it's just recently that I feel that my life is starting to pick up again.

Thank you for playing this week on Sunday Stealing! Please leave a comment or link when you have posted. Feel free to stop back and visit other player’s posts. Have a great week. See you next Sunday!

coffee and cigarette on a rainy day # 2

I had my coffee downstairs outside the lobby but the sky looked bleak today , I missed JV. Things aren't the same anymore.I wondered if I should have done more to make him stay, but well, he's gone now so I might as well accept it.

I've been trying to write about what I'm feeling this past few weeks but I can't seem to let it out. I feel so alone. Of course, I have my God, my family, and friends. But there's something's missing, and I don't know what.

**SIGH**