Of a loving mother
Their wisdom and kind intentions
Can give birth to a good person.
Words that carry lies and are malicious
Penetrate like the sharp blade of a knife
And cut the core of being
They can kill a great person
And turn him into a demon.
Copyright 2020, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved
Of red, yellow, purple and pinkAs straight as cupid’s arrowYou got my heartTo fall in love.He came to meIn mid-AprilElegant and nobleMy heart is like an awakened tulipThe bloom of youthBright and readyTo its greatest beauty.He vowed his loveInfinite and undyingPassion is burningMy heart is wooedAnd he won.Red tulips in deep shadesWere showered on my…
” Who cares about ghosts,My mother is a ghostbuster.”I was in Grade oneWhen I bragged to everyone”Who cares about the storm,Lightning and thunderIf you are with yourFearless mother.Time flew by so fastI was in Grade sixAnd I said,”Who cares about the bulliesMy mother is always at my side.”My mother told me;”Bullies are weak personsHiding in…
Like petals flying.Copyright 2019, Rose Marie Juan- Austin, All Rights Reserved
Guides sea travelersA witness to sea perilsAnd a ray of hope for ships.Copyright 2019, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved
Whirling in the windForewarning a farmer thatA strong storm maybe brewing.
When she was a little girlShe followed me everywhereLike a dog that loves its master.She is very much like meWrapped in a different bodyShe adoredEverything I gotFrom the sole of my feetTo the top of my head.She suffered in silenceMy tenderhearted lash and pinchAnd all the treacheries I committedShe idolized and loved meEvery single dayTill…
