Martes, Hulyo 21, 2020

What I do when I failed myself?


What I do when I failed myself? 

First, I will start sulking for a day or two. And will not talk to anyone but God, my best friend, while rolling on my bed. Then sleep. 

Second, I will write to find comfort. Exactly what I’m doing write now.

Third, I would think of my goals. I usually had three, so if one fails, there will be number 2, then number 3. In this case, two gone to waste, except to the one that seems impossible but can be still possible with the support of the people who care for me, the people who always got my back. 

Next, I will feel desperate and do nothing but think. And because of that I will feel depressed. Then sleep again. 

Next, I’ll pray any time of the day. When I’m eating, when I’m taking a bath, peeing or even when pooping. I’ll talk to Him and convince him to help me until I find way, and ready to start.

Finally, I would rise up, tall and proud, because I know I got His support. How do I know? He would give me another goal and ways to do it. 

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Oh yeah right now, I’m still in between one and two. So don’t talk to me until tomorrow, I’m still sulking. 

It’s so hard when your giving yourself hope to be somebody in this place, when everybody making you feel your nobody. But that’s me, I always have goals, and I would never stop until I achieve at least one of it. 

I would still say, “It’s ok taking the risk. Loosing opportunities is part of the process. It will make me strong, or  even stronger!”

Laban pa, Gladys May! 

Miyerkules, Hulyo 1, 2020

Oh Canada 🍁


Oh Canada
The land of hopes and dreams 
You naturally cares for us who dreams 
Your land and people are so welcoming 

Oh Canada
On our first year, you showered us blessings
The acceptance and opportunity you shared 
Makes us live our dreams

Oh Canada
In times of chaos and pandemic 
You blanket us with your caring hands
That washes away our fears 

Oh Canada 
We will always be grateful
For all the dreams that we chase
That become real 

Oh Canada
Oh Canada 
We thank you so much
We thank you for everything that we had 

Oh Canada, Mabuhay ka! 

Note: I wrote this poem as an entry for Creative Writing challenge of Town of Pictou for Canada Day 2020.