Mother

Once, you were a girl with just simple dreams.
You only want to meet your charming prince.
If you only knew then what the future has in store,
You would have run really fast to find the nearest door.

While raising a kid can sometimes feel overwhelming,
Caring for eight must have felt like an impossible thing.
But you bravely stepped up and somehow found a way,
To get each and all of us where we are today.

Most of us are parents now, just like you,
But not before life took its toll on you.
Your long black hair has somewhat turned silver,
And your once firm voice now has a slight quiver.

Time has a funny way of showing us,
“Be careful what you wish for. Think before you ask.”
But I know that deep inside, you have no regrets,
For on us, you have chosen to place your bet.

Watching you all those years, I always wondered,
Why you took this path, you could have chosen better.
It’s only when I had my boy that I finally got my answer.
Now I know why you chose to become a mother. 💝

It's You

The first man I ever loved, I truly adored.
I tried so hard to be cute, so he won’t get bored.
I followed him around like an obsessed puppy.
I couldn’t bear the thought of him getting angry.
I gave my all to be the best that I can be.
I just wanted to make him proud to be my daddy.

When I lost him early, it really broke my heart.
I almost thought I’d never make a brand new start.
But a few years later, I met this wonderful guy.
I didn’t imagine another man could make me smile.
Yet, he stole my heart and sincerely offered me his.
He made me realize how beautiful life really is.

The day I married him, I said, “the search is over”,
For I thought I’d never fall again for another.
But then you came, like an angel from above,
And showed me what seems like the purest kind of love.
It is not a feeling that any word can describe,
For it transcended all the love I’ve ever known in my life.

The first time I saw you, I instantly knew,
A love so selfless, it can only be true.
One day, you’ll understand what I’m trying to say.
Just know that you are my greatest love, come what may.
I figure your grandpa and dad won’t be jealous of you.
They must have known all along, it’s always meant to be you. 💝

Dear Sister

Dear sister, I thought you knew.
You are not alone each time you’re blue.
The moment you opened the door to your room,
You allowed our beautiful sisterhood to bloom.

First, there were three of us, and then there was you,
But in the long run, we became quite a crew.
Sure, we had our share of misunderstandings,
But soon, our fun and laughter were never-ending.

At times, I remember those days of bliss,
When things were simple and life was a breeze.
Our golden teenage years still fresh in my mind,
My life and yours will forever be entwined.

So, if you ever feel alone again and sad,
Think of all the wonderful times we’ve had,
And know that you are not really alone, my dear.
Your sisters are here to wipe away your tears. 💝

The Man Behind the Lens

When you look out there, what do you see?
Behind the lens, where you most want to be.
I sneaked a peek, but I just couldn't see,
The world at large like you painted it to be.

You are indeed a Picasso, but of a different kind.
One who was born at the dawn of a new time.
Your paintbrush is a camera, a tripod, and a flash.
You made the world out there, your own blank canvas.

You can produce a masterpiece in less than a minute.
The colors so vivid, it's almost like magic.
You can turn a simple smile into something unique,
And create a modern-day Mona Lisa with just one click.

Your gift is an art that is difficult to master,
For one would need a heart as gentle as a feather,
To understand emotions like you are reading letters,
And capture life's moments before they're gone forever.

The way you depict the world in all its glory,
Inspired me to translate your art into poetry.
After all these years, you're still a puzzle to me.
Oh, man behind the lens, what do you really see? 💝

Season's Greetings! 🎄

Goodbye Autumn 🍂, Hello Winter ❄️!

The first snow has fallen, FALL is at an end. The leaves are almost gone, WINTER has begun. 

My SuperNeo

He said he wanted to feel like a real superhero for Halloween.
So we transformed into villains that he could defeat to win.
What he doesn't know is that he doesn't have to prove a thing.
He doesn't even need a costume to do something.

It is said that a superhero is someone who saves the day.
A unique being with truly amazing and superhuman ways.
One who has the ability to conquer hearts like no other.
And make a difference in the world with a snap of a finger.

If only he knew that he could brighten up even my darkest days.
That the amazing way his mind works is superhuman in a way.
That he charmed his way into my heart from the very first day.
And that he made me see the world in a brand new way.

But for now, I will keep up the charade and dress him up with a cape.
Until the incredible truth about "who he really is" finally takes shape.
Soon, he would realize he doesn't need the suit of any superhero.
Because from the day he was born, he has always been my SuperNeo.