Handprints on my glass

Two-faced patriots 8.25.2014 A love for the country is second to love for God, for I could not imagine how delightful the last verse of our National Anthem written as this: “Beautiful land of love, O land of light, In thine embrace ‘tis rapture to lie; But is it glory ever, when t hou art wronged, For us, thy sons to suffer and die.” This one was created by Jose Palma, from Spanish Poem ‘Filipinas’, adapted to become lyrics to the musical composition of Julian Felipe as instructed by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in preparation of the Declaration of Independence in Kawit, Cavite. The writer purely showed the patriotism in his blood, the eagerness to be freed and the ultimate dream to live without tyranny.  The song was inspired by J.P. Rizal, GOMBURZA, Gabriela Silang and all nameless souls buried in the deep of the sea, in the nameless graveyard, in the forest and battlefields.               “But is it glory ever, w...

An ode to Lovely Rose Led Zep Lopez 8.23.2013 You’re the one I really love to see, In this land of misfortune and unfree, You’re like sunlight in an austere day, Where the children smile and play…. When Hope in this soil be impaired, Your love elevated, ‘felt really cared, When my spirit broke by the stormy weather, And all things seem unanswered prayer, You are the thermal light of my sanctuary, That gives infinite heat, life -- extremely…. When the war is raging on and on, And doubtfulness ascends to confusion, You’re the soundness of my choice, The clarity, precision of my voice…… When my essence are full of bitterness, Your sweet smile filled the emptiness, When I lose this chaotic battle, And Hope escalates too little, You’re the cheerful hand who lifted me, To rise and shine and live, fly freely…… When everything in this life is grievance, Your wonderful mind is my alliance, Whilst ignorance is all in this life, And tears could only be shed, unwiped, Yo...

Ferris Wheel and Roller Coaster ride Led Zep Lopez 10.22.13 Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, Things push you up, cases pull you down, Like riding in a rotating upright wheel, With a big smile and a little bit frown….. It’s not the game of hide and seek, Just we seated on a ferris wheel, And travelled via roller coaster ride, Mixing our emotions, guts and will…….. Skipping up in the blue heavenly skies, Wheezing down the hill through gravity, Hiking in the cartwheel of doubtfulness, Dreaming on and waking up to reality….. One or more inversion, turn us to upside down, A ferris wheel and roller coaster ride, Jealousy, Love, Hope, Hate and Faith, Throw away your ego, I’ll eat my pride…

New Hope Led Zep Lopez 12.31.2007 The boar bids farewell, While the rat says hello, Thirty seconds before midnight, The new bloods came to flow…… We guided by the signs, Through the moon and stars, Constellation, Little and Big Dippers, To heal the wounds and the scars… You guided me by Your love, Across the trials and the obstacles, Trust, sincerity and faith, Hope would be recycled…. Fireworks out, Smoke in, In this night of lights and noisy, New hope, New life will roll, Hope this year would be happy…

The girl with ravishing eyes Led Zep Lopez 8.23.13 10:05PM Her eyes that always seducing me, Staring thousand of paintings, In a circular squared wall, In the numerous nameless caves, Her captivating eyes, so enduring, The name written in the branches of tree, Sweetly gliding, enticing me, Drafted her name like this: Endless Memories! With teary eyes, Lucky those who loved you! Endear, indeed, gently beloving, Her eyes with tears but smiling, The flowers picked with scented smell, Tying the lovely scent in her neck, Where the gentle kiss climb to her nape, While my hands caressing her lovely hair, Down to her stomach, to her breast, Her lips define like this – inviting kissing through being lovable, Beautiful one, so alluring, so huggable, Her ravishing eyes stared at me, Million of stars sparkled and gleamed, The girl with ravishing eyes is my dream……

Daredevil Risk-taker I remember my friend’s response when I asked him if he is gambling – “I told you and I bet you , I’m not a gambler.” It took me a few seconds to get it. In a gambling sense, wagering of money or something of material value placing them to a gambling den, sport events or betting games and to ‘holy place’ called casino to gain more money or prizes is the foremost intent of the bettor. In this scheme where odds are defining matter to roll the dice or spin a roulette in your favor-- on the winning side, you must maintain your pace in a triumphant momentum regardless the weight of the stake.   Source image: roulettelessons.com While on the other end, meaning on the losing edge, tears are the familiar stuff. From there, you want to overcome the bad luck by betting more to promptly recover your lost fortune, the bigger the betting, the more bitter the lost, the more devastating the effect to your life.   That’s why you fervently ...

"I can't fall asleep to your lullaby" by Led Zep Lopez created 9.28.07 Guitar riffs echoing in my soul, Yet a humming sound to my deaf ears, From the sound barrier my eyelids fall, After staring to your eyes full of tears.. Missing the hands that rocked my cradle, For I can't fall asleep to your lullaby, A sorrowful heart to lumber and saddle, My weary mind set to soar and fly..... You can get my pillow but not the love, Separate the cushion from the bed, Will lend my arms for you to hug, Just to hinder the tears to shed........ You can't teach me how to sleep, With eyes wide open and cold touch, Stop singing for me to weep, Love is not a "game and watch"....... Still can't fall asleep to your lullaby, Even you sing your loveliest song, Need to leave and wave goodbye, Before this rare feeling get me wrong....... Source image: www.fanpop.com

"The Radiance of My Brain" by Led Zep Lopez created 2.14.08 She's the light of my sanctuary, The invincible wall at my side, She's the reason of my poetry, And my wings when I glide................. She's my refuge in time of storm, And the sunlight after a rain, She's my dream when I was a "worm", And the radiance of my brain................ She's the constraint of my infinity, The fairness of my judgement, She's the justice of my sanity, And the home of my contentment.......... She's the clarity of my understanding, The tranquility when I am wild, She's the lovely voice when I sing, She's one of a kind.............................