Poetry corner (Feb/Mar 2023)

Poems from across the migrant community

A breathtaking sunset over a calm sea, with vibrant orange and purple hues illuminating the sky, and dark silhouettes of mountains in the background.

Sunset means time to rest

Rest for Julie and humanity

Humanity which you and I belong

Belong, and longing for a peaceful life

Life so precious a gift from above

Above I’m looking for sunrise at day time

Time for sunset inviting sweet night

Night to remember with fifty shades of sunset

Sunset will bring new hope the next morning

Morning means start of new hope

Hope shouldn’t be lost and forgotten

Forgotten is sad day remember you’re my sunshine

Sunshine even on frosty air 

Air so pure and clean blowing my mind

Mind full of sweet memories

Memories with my mentor Julie’s fifty shades of sunset

A young child hugging the leg of an adult in a comforting manner, expressing affection and warmth.

Tatlong letra ka aking sinta

Kahulugan kakaiba talaga

Lahat ng babae’y maranasan t’wina

Isang resposibilidad napakadalila talaga

Mapagkandiling kamay

Ang iyo ngang  iniaalay

Sa aming iyong mga inakay

Natatanging paggabay sa aming buhay

Kaligayaha’y iyong isinantabi

Para sa pangarap na minimithi

Balang araw  sa aking paglaki

Ikaw nga’y may ipagmamalaki

Ako’y iyong ganap na pinalaya

Baon ang iyong gintong paalala

Humarap sa hamon ng buhay

Upang ako’y maging isang matagumpay

Sayo aking tunay na iniaalay

Ang aking pagtatagumpay

Salamat sa Diyos sa kanyang paggabay

At sa iyo Inay aking pag ibig  na walang kapantay

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