LORD THAT CAUSES THE WIND TO BLOW

Lord that causes the wind to blow
Set this heart of mine aglow
That I would set my sail to your will
And renounce everything that is evil

Lord that causes the wind to blow
Let the wind carry the seeds I did sow
To fertile soil that the seeds will grow
Into a tree with all the grand show

A show of flowers in full bloom
That will erase all the gloom
A show of a host of robin's nest
Giving a tired traveller's eyes some rest

by carmen herrera uy, december 30, 2013

LAMB OF GOD

IF THERE IS ONE GOOD SOUL IN YOUR HOME, GOD WILL SPARE YOUR HOUSEHOLD FROM DESTRUCTION...i believe this is what Genesis 18:32 and Exodus 12 is telling us....In Genesis 18:32, God said..."For the sake of the righteous 10, I will not destroy Sodom and Gomorrah..."...In Exodus 12, As God has instructed, the israelites were to mark their doors with the blood of a sacrificial perfect spring lamb, for their household to be spared from the wrath of God. That is why we sometimes say to others "please pray for me"...and maybe, this could explain the mystery behind of saints interceding for us, as we have in the Catholic faith...

IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR

It came upon a midnight mass so clear
The voice of angels I wanted to hear
Bearing good tidings to my soul
Making pieces of dreams so whole

The voice of heaven coming upon me
Making me free from all uncertainty
Giving me the mission He wanted me to do
Lord I am your servant saying "yes" to you

Let no doubt or evil distract me
On following what you want me to be
Let your Holy Spirit be my armor
When danger will lurk at my door

by carmen herrera uy, december 24, 2013

DID YOU DO A GOOD DEED TODAY

Did you do a good deed today?
To show your love in every way
Is Jesus reigning in your heart
Are you willing from sin to depart

Did you touch someone with kindness
to pray that God him will bless
to forego hatred, malice and envy
And offer to God love for the enemy

by carmen herrera uy, december 24, 2013

INGGIT LANG YAN MARE KO

Inggit lang yan mare ko
yang dinadalang galit mo
Lahat ng aking ginagawa
ay iyong minamasama

Ngayon alam ko na ang problema
Sa tinagal-tagal ng pagsasama
Dahil sa iyo ay walang lumiligaw
Kung hindi umaaligid na langaw

by carmen herrera uy, december 19, 2013

NO MEANING AT ALL

Everything has no meaning at all
Unless your love for me I recall
All around in meaningless existence
Everything else out of sense

Everything has no meaning at all
Unless you pick me up each time I fall
Lord bless me with discernment
For what my life is really meant

Lord I know you made me for a mission
Like a seed in this world you have sown
Like that of a mustard smallest of all
To become a tree, a refuge, for every soul

Jesus as I draw strength from you
Possess me in all I say or do
That I may give hope to the weary
To touch the sinners to love Thee

by carmen herrera uy, december 14, 2013

IS THERE NO FEAR

Darling in Heaven, is there no fear
A word of consolation for every tear
An ounce of courage to conquer doubt
A love so true, so sure to shout about

Darling in Heaven is there no hate
For every storm God will abate
With God in the midst, is there no greed
For every hunger, food for everybody to feed

Darling then, I want to be with you
When God tells me my time is due

by carmen herrera uy, december 12, 2013

LORD TEACH ME TO BE HUMBLE

Lord, teach me to be humble
To reach out to others be able
To give love to all who need it most
To give light to those who are lost

Lord, teach me to reach out to others
not be complacent with the road I traverse
The road to thee may be hard and narrow
Let me give space to those in sorrow

Let me not be cooped up with my own salvation
Let me welcome others with you in Heaven's reunion
Lord, teach me how to be happy and loving
That can only be attained by being forgiving

by carmen herrera uy, december 10, 2013

I WISH I COULD DO SOMETHING FOR YOU

I wish I could do something for you
To ease the pain you are going through
The once young, strong and bubbly
Now unsure of things that would be

The only assurance I can give
to stand by your side as you grieve
And to give you hope through Jesus
Who paid in Calvary our sin's dues

by carmen herrera uy, december 10, 2013

PAG-IBIG NA BITIN

Pag-ibig na bitin
Ang kaya mo lamang ipadama sa akin
Dahil sumasabit sa bituin
Hindi kayang maangkin

Pag-ibig na bitin
Nais kong sungkitin
Hindi bale na sinta
Wagas naman ang ala-ala

Pag-ibig na bitin
Dinadaan na lamang sa tingin
Baka mahipan lamang ng hangin
Ako tuloy ay sipunin

by carmen herrera uy, december 10, 2013
by carmen herrera uy, december 10, 2013

MGA TAGAHANGA

Mga tagahanga
Para walang nakatunganga
Ay walang sasagutin
Na isa lamang ang mamahalin

Mahal ko kayong lahat
Na sa pagkilos pag-ibig ay inuulat
Puwera na lamang kung ako ay nahihibang
At ang lahat ay panaginip lamang

by carmen herrera uy, december 10, 2013

PARA BANG IKAW AY UUTANGAN

Bakit ba ganyan,ako ay iniiwasan
Para bang ikaw ay uutangan
Bakit ba ganyan,ano ang dahilan
Pag-iisip mo ay hindi masumpungan

Mangutang man ako, hindi tatakbo
Hindi ako mawawala na parang multo
Magbabayad pa ako ng sanlibo
sa bawat limang daang ipautang mo

by carmen herrera uy, december 8, 2013

A FAMILIAR SMILE

A familiar smile
greeting you for a while
As you walk by the road
A smile that unburdens your load

As the greeting touches your heart
Adding joy to the day's start
Father thank you for friends
Bearing messages of love that Jesus sends

by carmen herrera uy, november 25, 2013

AT THE END OF THE JOURNEY

At the end of the journey
Lord, please welcome me
Unto the place you've planned
Take me with your hand

The long road makes me weary
but I feel solace in the arms of Thee
That I know waits at the bend
As I believe in life that does not end

by carmen herrera uy, november 24, 2013

dedicated to all victims of tragedy especially typhoon yolanda victims

THE EARTH'S GRAVITY

Why does any free-falling object pulled to the Earth's surface? So many complicated theories are presented in the net, mostly due to magnetic forces, some of which are backed by mathematical equations, but none seems to be sensible.

Well, could the pulling of an object without support to the center be likened to a centrifuge that we encountered in our chemistry class? Elements, liquid and solid, are placed in a test tube in an experiment, and the test tube are made to spin clamped to the centrifuge to gather the formed particles to the bottom of the tube.

The centripetal force caused by this rotation willed the particles to settle towards the center of the centrifuge,being more denser than the liquid in the solution causing it to gather at the bottom of the test tube.

I am not really very sure that gravity is caused by both spinning and revolving of the earth. But earth continues to spin and revolve, due to angular momentum and the inertia of motion.

The net says that we continue to be in the gravitational field of the Earth within about 10 times its radius. Just like David's stone tied in a string and spun around, letting it go to hit the target's eye, it escapes the centripetal force, to let it go free-willing, as we have in space travel.

by carmen herrera uy, november 23, 2013

MASS DISTRIBUTION BELOW THE EARTH

As a Physics Major, I was given the opporunity to come across the laws of physics that could have a bearing on the destruction of some parts in the Visayan Islands of the Philippines by this typhoon Yolanda. I theorized that this could be due to the "rape" of mother nature by careless and rampant harvesting of minerals like oil.

Earth rotates counterclockwise, for our night and day, and revolves around the sun to make a year for it's complete revolution, responsible for the different seasons around the world.

And what makes the earth to spin and revolve around the sun undisturbed, continously? ANGULAR MOMENTUM, which is defined as an amount of rotation an object has, taking into account its mass and shape, and the law of inertia states that a body at rest or in motion continous to do so unless disturbed by an outside force.

Einstein's law of relativity stated in an equation that an object is capable of giving energy, the measure of which is defined in his equation E=MxCsquared or energy that can be derived is its mass multiplied by the speed of light raised to the second power.

So as nature distributes the Earth's elements within it, the natural order of the Universe, leads on to Earth's friendly existense.

As I believe, the measure of the mass of an object includes the distribution of trillions and trillions of particles inside the object, each particle giving rise to different elements within, with different properties, resulting to an uneven distribution of densities within the mass, like that of the Earth.

Oil was formed below the earth's surface as an act of nature on decaying organic materials after millions and millions of years, as its means of "instinct" of self preservation.

With wanton harvesting of oil and other minerals, we are disturbing Earth's "law of self-preservation"...The "right amount" of distribution of these minerals as established by the law of nature could be destroyed by irresponsible digging for minerals.

So, let all nations unite to regulate "harvesting" these minerals, responsibly...For I believe too, that man was created by God, with an intelligence enough to work with nature to release these minerals accumulating inside the earth that may cause it to expand uncontrollably and may have an effect on it's rotation and revolution around the sun, like global warming, and volcanic erruptions.

We spend so much for space exploration. Why don't we leave enough resources for Earth preservation?

by carmen herrera uy, november 23, 2013

I STILL DO BELIEVE

At the midst of all of the destruction
Caused by the weather on earth's dominion
Lord, moments of doubt invaded my mind
that gave in to hope, in my heart did I find

At the mass my sight you led to your cross
telling my soul in Faith, there's no loss
Your teachings Oh Lord, they are all so true
realizing that after every doubt, is love for you

by carmen herrera uy, november 22, 2013

GOD WHERE WERE YOU

If all these speculations are true
These disastrous typhoons are not by you
Why did you let evil men these to do
Oh God, where were you

If thousands did die in this disaster
And more lost their livelihood and shelter
That you caused it is easier to accept
Than think to these men's wiles we were left

But then you are God all-powerful
Above these men you will rule
One act of justice from you
Will wipe away them too

Whatever the cause, these you have planned
to strengthen our faith in your guiding hand
Oh God, to the question, where were you
I believe within our hearts as faith grew

by carmen herrera uy, november 20, 2013

THE MAGNIFICENCE OF THE SKY

The magnificence of the sky
quietly answers why
Why you made me
It is all for this glory

The magnificence of the sky
causes me to silently cry
Tears of happiness
At the sun's caress

As the sun hid beneath the cloud
Its linings shone out so proud
Proud to be a part of creation
Submitting to God's dominion

by carmen herrera uy, July 20, 2013

AS YOU SEARCHED IN YOUR HEART

As you searched in your heart
As your sanity almost tried to depart
Why all these trials are coming to you
Ask God for the answer that is due

As you try to unlock the key
Believe what happened in Calvary
Is to reveal the true answer
That leads to God's forever

That after pain and death is glory
As He ressurected to ascend to eternity
We too after all the pain we suffer
Will be glorified with Him forever

by carmen herrera uy, november 19, 2013

DID YOU ASK GOD

If you are hurting so bad
Did you ask God
To heal the pain
Then, it will cease to remain

If you are wanting so bad
Did you ask God
To financially bless you
You know, He hears that too

For like a blind beggar to see
Healing is for free
Only if we ask God
A prayer you see, makes Him glad

Then He will grant you
Whatever you pray Him to
In His own time
In His own rhyme

Whatever is best
You will then be blest

by carmen herrera uy, november 19, 2013

DID GOD SEND YOU

Did God send you
You came without much ado
To help me out of my problem
Your friendship is really a gem

Did God send you
Releasing me from being blue
Now my problem is over
As with your help I recover

by carmen herrera uy, november 19, 2013

AS I TRY NOT TO CRY

As I try not to cry
when you cannot answer why
Why you are leaving me
Inspite of my love for thee

As I try not to cry
Though I cannot hold the sigh
Betraying the way I feel
a wounded heart that will not heal

by carmen herrera uy, november 19, 2013

AN ESCAPE FROM LONELINESS

Is there an escape from loneliness
Is there a way to avoid bitterness
Do you have a ticket to paradise
A place of joy where there is no disguise

For I feel down and empty within
A meaningless existince in which I've been
Then as I look into the love in your eyes
The love you offer is the answer, I realize

by carmen herrera uy, november 19, 2013

DOES CHRIST HAVE A PLACE

Does Christ have a place in your success
Basking around, sneering at the penniless
Avoiding beeing seen with the lowly
Seeking glory with the elite's company

For I have known to be "up there" and proud
Until God called me to humility as I bowed
A humbling in life did He call me to
For me to learn how be poor too

To be poor and happy without bitterness
Than find meaningless financial success
"Gaining the world but losing one's soul"
Let serving You through others be our goal

For blessings you give are to be shared
For others from desolation be spared
I find you Jesus in the poor man's company
For you were born poor too in a cave so dreary

by carmen herrera uy, november 19, 2013

WERE YOU SEARCHING FOR THE ANSWERS

When you rebelled against me
Were you searching for the key
That I failed to give you
But then I was confused too

When you stayed away
Did you want doubts to allay
Listening more to a bystander
Who could not fathom what did lie under

This I am sure to pass on to you
God's promise of forever is true
Search within your heart
Beating of which in my womb did start

For God put us together
And so with your father
With that answer are you happy
To unite us in love with God's company

by carmen herrera uy, november 19, 2013

dedicated to all mothers and children whose relationships are put on the line

WHAT KIND OF SEEDS DID YOU SOW

What kind of seeds did you sow
In your child's garden do you know
Are they seeds of love for God and neighbor
Or false values away from heaven's door

What kind of seeds did you sow
In your child's heart as he did grow
Was it a seed of too much dependence on you
Selfishness that will soon ask for its due

What kind of seeds did you sow
Living your way of life as he saw
If you realize you were wrong
Make up for it, as he matures all along


by carmen herrera uy....november 18, 2013

dedicated to my son archie, as i try to make right some of my wrongs...

AKO AY KINIKILIG

Ako ay kinikilig
Parang kinikiliti ng hilig
Hilig ko ba ay ano
Siyempre ang mag-pa-pansin sa 'yo

Ako ay kinikilig
Nilalabasan tuloy ng butlig
Paano na ito aking mahal
Kung ichugi ako ng karibal

Ako ay kinikilig
Kumakantang parang kuliglig
Sekretong alam ng bayan
Sana ay iyo namang maramdaman

by carmen herrera uy, november 18, 2013

REMEMBERING YOU FOR A WHILE

Remembering you for a while
causes me to silently smile
But I am content just liking you secretly
For as a widowed grandma living alone I am happy

I don't want to mess up both our lives
I just want to live each day as it arrives
Just don't deny me this momentary chance
Of admiring you from a distance

by carmen herrera uy, november 18, 2013

WHEN I AM GONE

When I am gone
the sun will still shine dear one
the earth will turn to face the moon
And light the darkness very soon

When I am gone
take care of our clan
Welcome new births to your world
Slowly releasing me from its hold

When I am gone
I leave everything to you to run
the house, the finances and the family
For entrance to heaven is free

The only fee I have to pay
to accept Salvation by His life did He lay
Knowing you will be able to stand on your own
I will then be happy to go to the Father's Home

by carmen herrera uy, november 18, 2013

I AM A MODERN DELILAH YOU SEE

Don't fall for me
I am a modern Delilah you see
All men who came around
They were all destruction bound

Don't fall for me
I am a modern Medusa you see
All men who gazed into my eyes
became stones at turns of the dice

Don't fall for me
I am like a crab you see
Men I love who are up there
I pull down under

Don't fall for me
I love you too much can't you see
I want you to be happy
This is my way of loving thee

by carmen herrera uy, nov 18, 2013

THE SUN DID SHINE

The sun did shine
When you said you are mine
The moon did glow
When in your eyes love I saw

The flowers in the garden did bloom
When you walked into the room
The birds did sing
When I saw you smiling

All around I feel happiness
It is all because of you I guess...

by carmen herrera uy, november 18, 2013

YOU NEVER DID LEAVE ME

You never did leave me
Even if sometimes you would be very angry
Now still around though only in memory

You never did leave me
Surviving all the temptations around thee
Surrendering yourself to the Lord's eternity

A funeral you asked for did we provide
To be burried decenthy at your parent's side
To a place at the foot of your grave will I abide

Knowing we are bound together by eternity
When we exchanged our vows in Holy Matrimony
Marrying Jesus through the person that was thee...

by carmen herrera uy, november 17, 2013

WHEN WILL MY TOMORROW BEGIN

When will my tomorrow begin
For I am distressed for what have been
Barely surviving with all the injustices
Lord with your embrace let me find redress

For the people I have hoped to stand by me
Have treated me with so much treachery
Now with hope as I see tomorrow coming
Let the sun find my heart truly forgiving

As the feeling of grudges that I have now
Will only drive me to more misery somehow
Let me leave justice to be done by you Oh God
For all the treachery no matter how bad

When will my tomorrow begin
When will I be free of unforgiveness within...

by carmen herrera uy, nov. 17, 2013

YOU ALWAYS KNEW WHAT TO DO

You always knew what to do
Oh, how I depended on you
A tower of strength you did remain
In your last moments though in pain

I was weak and cowering in fright
Afraid to be left alone in plight
I was trying unconsciously not to be crying
Now alone in silence I find the tears flowing

My tears this time is not only for me
But for missing too your quiet company
All the answers you had for every situation
reassures my heart you were my best companion

Now from the after life you come to me
With an assuring love and a sweet memory...


by carmen herrera uy, november 17, 2013

A PRAYER MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

A prayer makes the difference
Of being at peace in its true sense
At peace with God and with self
Love then will come around with God's help

Love and peace is all we need
A heartfelt prayer will God heed
As we pray for happiness to come around
His Spirit will guide us, heaven bound

by carmen herrera uy, november 17, 2013

THE LONELY YEARS TOOK CARE OF ITSELF

The lonely years took care of itself
With the Almighty's unfailing help
A smile, a handshake from a friend
These Oh God, with grace you did send

With lonely years ahead with you around
True strength and peace have I found
Now I am not afraid to face tomorrow
Even with the threat of unbearable sorrow

For I know God you will be with me
With your promise of a happy eternity...

by carmen herrera uy, november 17, 2013

LOVE CAME FOR A WHILE

Love came for a while
As fleeting as a smile
Then left me all along
in tears like a sad song

Love came sweetly singing
Then left me without warning
Caught by surprise
Kicked out from paradise

by carmen herrera uy, november 14, 2013

I MUST BE CRAZY

I must be crazy
to let myself believe you love me
That a man of such distinction
Would fall for someone of such confusion

I must be crazy
to mistake your being nice to me
as a gesture of courtship
Now I realize that I was such a creep

by carmen herrera uy, nov 12, 2013

LOVE CAN WAIT

Love can wait but not I
for here I am already starting to cry
Though I am not sure yet if I love you
My heart is in pain for being blue

Love can wait but not I
for here I am wondering why
Why you left me all along
Pining for you with a sad song

by carmen herrera uy, nov. 11, 2013

THE PANGS OF UNFORGIVENESS

The pangs of unforgiveness is taunting me
From wanting to get even do set me free
You may have just used my enemy oh Lord
That I may be awakened to your word

A humbling in life did you let me encounter
Maybe to lead me on to your promise of forever
Let me forgive those who have wronged me
The true path to happiness let me see

The pains of unforgiveness is more hurting
Than the act itself of the wrongdoing
For a wrong done may only take a little time
But the hatred inside can yield an endless crime

by carmen herrera uy, nov. 11, 2013

WHISPER TO THE MOONLIGHT

Whisper to the moonlight
That you want to be with me tonight
Then I will readily come to you
To make our dreams come true

Whisper to the moonlight
For it to glow and shine so bright
That it may lead my path to you
With a promise of a love so true

by carmen herrera uy, november 11, 2013

ANO NA BA ANG USONG LIGAWAN

Ano na ba ang usong ligawan ngayon
Nahuhuli na yata ako sa panahon
Uso pa ba ang pagbibigay ng bulaklak
At pagpapadala ng sulat na may halimuyak

Ano na ba ang usong ligawan ngayon
Nagbibigay pa ba ng tsoklateng de kahon
Nag-e-exchange pa ba ng "I love you?"
O kontento na sa mutual understanding na MU

Uso yata ay text na lamang sa sinta
Sa isang tagong lugar ay magkita
Kung ganyan ay tatanda akong dalaga
Sapagkat sa makalumang ligaw ay umaasa

by carmen herrera uy, november 10, 2013

YOU CANNOT LIE TO THE MOONLIGHT

You cannot lie to the moonlight
That brings all the tenderness in sight
The glow in your eyes outshines the stars
Erasing all the hurts that caused the scars

You cannot lie to the moonlight
That brings me to heaven's height
The soft pale luminous rays of the moon
Sets free a love from a captured cocoon

by carmen herrera uy, november 10, 2013

I COULD HAVE BEEN LONELIER

I could have been lonelier
If I fell for the romance you offer
Kissing without love's blessing
Oh, I don't go for that thing

I am a hopeless romantic you know
In your eyes I don't see that glow
That will convince me of your love
To match this feeling I have

If I gave in to you for a kiss
That will be such bliss
But then the horror of you leaving
for a better kisser scares me my darling

by carmen herrera uy, november 10, 2013

WHERE WILL MY TOMORROW BE

Where will my tomorrow be
Will it be in the arms of thee
Will it be filled with happiness
Or aching with unbearable loneliness

Where will my tomorrow be
Will it always be a guessing game for me
Will it be devoid of meaning
Or filled with the music of my singing

by carmen herrera uy, nov. 10, 2013

IF ONLY FOR YOUR LOVE

I will bear the pains of today
If only for your love my dear
Braving all things out if I may
Face all sorrows without fear

I will bear the aches of today
If only for the hope to be with you
A pillow as company in bed I will lay
But then a promise of a love so true

I will bear the pains of loneliness
With your love as prize, nothing less...

by carmen herrera uy, november 10, 2013

DID YOU THINK I LOVED YOU

Did you think I loved you?
Here you are now asking for a kiss
Hoping for a romance that is due
I think it is out of line though a bliss

Did you think I loved you
I am still hoping that you would woo me
To realize a love so true
We have to go through things properly



by csrmen herrera uy, nov. 9, 2013

DID I LOVE YOU SO SOON

Did I love you so soon
With the coming of the moon
Now that it has gone away
Your love has gone astray

Did I love you so soon
Easily did I swoon
Now our affair is over
As you are claimed by another

Did I love you so soon
Now all I hear is a sad tune
With all the embers dying
Drenched by my tears from crying

by carmen herrera uy, november 9, 2013

I AM GLAD I BELIEVE

I am glad I believe
In your goodness find reprieve
From the indifference of the world
With all of my pains seemingly so cold

Pains caused by their recklesness
To you I bring my grievances
Lord let me see it through
Till I am face to face with you

by carmen herrera uy, november 8, 2012

THE PROMISE OF TOMORROW

The promise of tomorrow
Drowns all my sorrow
The promise of a better life
Free from all of today's strife

The promise of tomorrow
From heaven's hymn will borrow
A life Oh God with you in eternity
This soul will wait for, patiently

by carmen herrera uy, november 7, 2013

IF ONLY FOR TODAY

Keep me in heaven's way
If only for today
For tomorrow my loyalty I will renew
And pay back my salvation's due

If only for today
Give me the bread, for which I pray
As your son taught us how to ask
grant the daily bread we need till dusk

Keep me in heaven's way
Forbid that I may go astray
Light my path with your lamp
Protect me from the enemy's camp

If only for today
Let me be touched by the sun's ray
Tomorrow if I awake on earth again
I will pray for my daily blessings then

by carmen herrera uy, nov. 7, 2013
revised, november 25, 2013, as inspired with the homily today

WHILE I STILL CRY

While I still cry
after three years that you did die
I cannot give yet my heart to another
For you still hold the promise of forever

While I still cry
Without any other reason why
By but just being reminded of you
Now that I realize our love was true

While I still cry
To someone new I would not lie
For you still hold my heart
Holding me back from a new start


by carmen herrera uy, nov. 5, 2013

HEAL ME WITH YOUR HOST

Heal me with your host
For I do feel lost
After the harshness of some
Heal the wound of the harm

Fill with your blood
This emptiness with Moses' rod
Blot out my sins
As with those of my kins

Heal my inequities
Remove all my insecurities
Be my strength Oh Lord
Empower me with your word

by carmen herrera uy, october 30, 2013

HINDI PARE-PAREHO ANG PANAHON

Hindi pare-pareho ang panahon
Nalalagas ang dahon
Natutuyot ang bulaklak
mawawalan ng halimuyak

Kung mapagmataas ay ibababa
Huwag hamakin ang mahina o dukha
Tagumpay ay huwag sarilinin
Papuri ay huwag angkinin

Huwag mainggit sa nakatataas
Hindi pare-pareho ang binabagtas
Mas maraming pera mas maproblema
kung hindi mo kayang magdala

Hindi pare-pareho ang panahon
Hindi pare-pareho ang panahon...

GOD DOES HEAR

God does hear
Your pleas my dear
He will answer you
In time due

Just be patient
For God is omniscient
He knows the answer
To your prayer

It may not be soon
Maybe after a thousand moon
Or in a different way
That you may in His grace stay

God does hear
My child do not fear...

by carmen herrera uy, october 27, 2013

THE DAWN IS AWAKENING

The dawn is awakening
As I sit quietly waiting for the morning
Feeling your loving presence
Baring my soul through your omniscience

Lord as I talk to you through this prayer
I feel the promise of your forever
Enveloped by happiness and peace
Through the grace of the faith, a bliss

by carmen herrera uy, october 24, 2013

I STILL CANNOT LOVE YOU

I still cannot love you
I still have dreams to pursue
For love may make me tarry
When you ask "will you marry me?"

I won't deny you are part of my dream
But I want to hold your esteem
I want you to be proud of me
As I will be proud of thee

by carmen herrera uy, october 24, 2013

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY

Money, money, money
Does your life boil only to these three
Fancy cars and luxury
Values forgotten for a fee

Money, money, money
No matter who gets hurt by thee
As long as you get what you want
Like a sly fox you set for a hunt

by carmen herrera uy, october 22, 2013

LET NO FAME, POWER, OR MONEY

Let no fame, power or money
Lure me away from thee
Let me not succunb to easy pleasure
In exchange for your heavenly treasure

Let no fame, power or money
Take me away from serving thee
In a way that you have chosen
Through the talents that you have given

Pleasing you gives me the true happiness
Serving and loving you above all else
No matter how heavy the yoke I will carry
Let me surrender my burden to Thee

And be content with the promise of eternity
All for the love of thee...

by carmen herrera uy, october 22, 2013

AS I PRAY TO THEE

As I pray to thee
Doubts and fears all flee
My soul enveloped by quiet peace
My being in total bliss

As I pray to thee
Myself with the universe in harmony
With all your creations around
I feel your blessings does abound

As I pray to thee
From all wants I am set free
Wants for all the things of this world
A blessing by following your word

by carmen herrera uy, october 22, 2013

DO I LOVE THEE

Do I love thee, do I love thee
In awe before your cross convinces me
My heart and mind feeling your presence
The alpha and the omega above all sense

Do I love thee, do I love thee
The only thing you ask of me
To accept the salvation you offer
To be in happiness with you in the Life After

by carmen herrera uy, october 22, 2013

NOW I KNOW YOU ARE REAL

Now I know you are real
Thinking of you how great I feel
Serving you through the talents you gave
Spreading your words let me others save

Lost by the lure of the world for a while
Coming back to serve you makes my heart smile
Jesus you save me every time I fall
Come stay with me as I heed your call

Jesus patiently waiting for me
As I realize there is no true happiness but thee

by carmen herrera uy, october 21, 2013

WORDS WILL SUFFICE

Words will suffice
To bring me to paradise
A tender look from you
Meaning your love is true

Words will suffice
With a plea from your eyes
As you say you love me
As I answer "I too love thee"

by carmen herrera uy, october 21, 2013

MAHIRAP KANG MAHALIN

Mahirap kang mahalin
mabigat sa damdamin
Hindi maintindihan ang gusto
Ano ba ang trip mo?

Kahit hindi pa nag-uumpisa
Gusto na kitang i-break sinta
At ayokong maging tanga
Na sa wala ay umasa

Mahirap kang mahalin
Puwede ba na ang pagdiga ay bawiin?

UPONG WALANG CHANCING

Hoy, kapwa pasahero
Upong walang chancing naman kayo
Hindi kasama sa bayad ang chancingan ako
Huwag gitgitin ang maria clarang ito

Umusog-usog lamang nang kaunti
At ako ay iyong nasasanggi
Mag-ingat sa aking kiliti
Baka mabisto itong pagka-kiri

Upong walang chancing puwede ba
Never been kissed ng isang sinta
Umusog-usog naman ng kaunti mister
Makuha ka sa tingin, aber

by carmen herrera uy, october 30, 2013

SEND ME A DREAM TODAY

Send me my love a dream today
wrapped in rainbows of sweet array
Stairways from moonbeams to reach my star
To lift me to my dream no matter how far

Send me my love a dream today
To chase the blues and doubts away
Then my dream when it does come true
I will offer everything to you

Send me a dream today
To chase the blues and doubts away
To chase the blues and doubts away
Send me a dream today...

by carmen herrera uy, october 30, 2013

PARE, PUWEDE KA BANG LIGAWAN

Pare, puwede ka bang ligawan
sa mga chicks mo makipag-agawan
Kung maghihintay ako sa iyo
Ay baka amagin lamang ako

Pare ang lakas ng dating mo sa akin
Kahit ramdam ko na iyo lamang paiiyakin
Puwede ka bang imbitahan bilang pasimula
Sa isang dinner na ikaw ang taya

Pare ko, huwag ka namang tumawa
Huwag hamakin ang pagsinta
Ligaw ng isang butas ang bulsa
Sa sagot na "oo" ay umaasa

SEND ME A GOOD SOUL TODAY

Send me a good soul today
That will send the gloom away
Perhaps a friend to say "hello"
New friend or from a time of long ago

Send me a good soul today
To keep the ill feelings at bay
I will then be someone worthy
To be sent to those who are lonely

by carmen herrera uy, october 20, 2013

SHALL I LISTEN TO MY HEART?

Shall I listen to my heart
My secret longings to thee impart
That I want to be with thee
How your presence makes me happy

Shall I listen to my heart
Call you up for a start
The mere sound of your voice gives joy
All doubts and unhappiness it does destroy

by carmen herrera uy, october 19, 2013

THE PROMISE OF YOUR LOVE

The promise of your love
Is the best inspiration I can have
Chasing a dream of tomorrow with you
Waiting faithfully for the morning dew

Your presence around gives me happiness
Blooming with a love that God does bless
I will wait patiently till we are both ready
To give our commitments faithfully

by carmen herrera uy, october 19, 2013

WHEN THE FUTURE LEAVES A PROMISE

When the future leaves a promise
The hope of tomorrow's faithful kiss
Love I feel for you my elusive lover
Hangs on to the promise of forever

Men have come and men have gone
But you managed to stay in my heart dear one
Can I say then our love is really true
As the future holds a promise for me and you

by carmen herrera uy, october 18, 2013

YOUR LOVING PRESENCE

Your loving presence I feel
Exuding happiness for real
Joy that comes from within your heart
Telling me to beg you not to depart

But I want you to feel it is your choice
If our being together causes you to rejoice
Then should you choose to be with me
My heart will then be blissfully happy

by carmen herrera uy, october 18, 2013

IF I COULD HOLD A RAINBOW

If I could hold a rainbow in my arms
Keep it in my heart with all its charms
Then when you remember to come on by
I will offer it to you before you bid goodbye

Then maybe you may decide to tarry a while
Making this heart joyful with your smile
Knowing everything around is in harmony
Quietly savoring together each other's company

by carmen herrera uy, october 18, 2013

YOUR LOVE IS MY TREASURE

Your love is my treasure, oh God
The best possesion I ever had
Poverty does not scare me
But the fear of losing the love of Thee

Loving you above all gives the promise
Of surviving all trials still with a bliss
A feeling of blissful happiness your grace brings
As I pledge my love to you above all things

by carmen herrera uy, october 16, 2013

ONE GESTURE OF KINDNESS

One gesture of kindness makes the difference
Big or small gesture without pretence
Makes you look at things differently
To be able to carry your load though heavy

This life has been graced by friends before
Some gave up on me but some return with encore
Encore of love and devotion and kindness
I offer back a prayer that God will them bless

by carmen herrera uy, october 16, 2013

AFTER BEARING THE INSULTS

After bearing the insults of some
Trying to keep my morals from harm
Lord I know you are now blessing me
With material blessings and spiritually

Lord, it is not an easy way
To survive being alone each day
But now leaving my life to your accord
A promise of a better tomorrow I now hold

by carmen herrera uy, october 11, 2013

THE MOST I CAN OFFER YOU

The most I can offer you
Besides the prayers that is due
Is to pick up the broken pieces
And blot out the sins of unforgiveness

Now, we, your family is truly emerging
After three years that we were grieving
We are learning to stand on our own
With the strength from the love you have shown

by carmen herrera uy, october 11, 2013

CAN I BUY MY WAY INTO YOUR HEART

Can I buy my way into your heart?
Flowers and candies for a start
Then cakes and pastries I will bake for you
For that elusive heart for me to pursue

Should you say no at the end
My unrelentness, your mind will try to bend
Till the two of us are truly together
Then to loneliness succumb never

by carmen herrera uy, october 10, 2013

NOW THAT I HAVE GOTTEN OVER YOU

Now that I have gotten over you
After my feeling is through
Time to move on with my life
I have to go on after the strife

Thank you for the inspiration
For a while this heart was in elation
Though for a while I was in tears
Thanks for the happy years

by carmen herrera uy, october 10, 2013

WHEN SUCCESS DON'T MATTER ANYMORE

When success don't matter anymore
Tell me Lord, what dream is still in store
When fame or fortune won't give me the drive
Lord, bid me to come to your side

For a moment of prayer at the chapel
Is enough to hold me to a blissful spell
As I wait for my time in the Life After
Lord, help me to lead others to your forever

by carmen herrera uy, october 10, 2013

I AM THROUGH PRETENDING

I am through pretending
That you are in love with me my darling
Now with emptiness within me
For the indifference that I see

Shall I find another love?
And forget the dreams that I have?
Of sweet moments together
As we gaze to forever

by carmen herrera uy, october 9, 2013

MY HEART BEGS FOR ATTENTION

My heart begs for attention
My long forgotten companion
No logic can make me forget
A man with whom my love is set

Does he love me too my heart?
To let me take in his life a part?
But I think everything is just delusion
To escape from this hurting emotion

by carmen herrera uy

MY LORD MAY I?

My Lord may I?
Fall in love with another guy?
It has been three years
And I have shed all my tears

My Lord may I?
Sometimes with loneliness I cry
Although in my twilight years
This heart with feelings a man stirs

by carmen herrera uy, october 6, 2013

TO HEAVEN'S MIGHT

A ray of sunshine greeting my sight
Welcoming me once more to Heaven's might
God telling me to Him I belong
As I hum with His angels their song

A ray of sunshine giving me hope
All adversity, be able to cope
Giving me my strength once more
To inspire others, do God adore

by carmen herrera uy, october 2, 2013

BY THE GRACE OF YOUR SPIRIT

By the grace of your Spirit Lord
Let my thoughts dwell on your word
That I may learn to be patient and kind
Especially to those to your ways so blind

By the grace of your Spirit God
By your teachings let me make others glad
Let the happiness of a devotion to Thee
Let me not deny to those who have offended me

That I may pass on to others your blessing
The joy of feeling your presence my King


by carmen herrera uy, october 1, 2013

HELP ME TO BE A FAITHFUL BRIDE

Help me to be your faithful bride, Oh Lord
Through the guidance of your every word
That I come to hear at the Holy mass
Converting me from the sinner I was

As you call me to be of service to you
Love you give, that I offer to others too
Making us all vessels of peace and salvation
A hope that will not be denied to any nation

by carmen herrera uy, september 30, 2013

MY MOST FAITHFUL GROOM

My most faithful groom is waiting for me
In the tabernacle at the altar sitting so Holy
How can I not to His invitation abide
And gain for His presence to be on my side

My Lord to your call I want to say yes
And forsake all the call of worldliness
Your presence within as I come to receive you
Always so faithful, my saviour, always so true

by carmen herrera uy, september 30, 2013

WITH GOD'S BLESSING

With God's blessing
To you I now sing
As good tidings I bring
Let us now adore our King

With God's command
Let us before the altar stand
Worthy to receive Him
Inspiring us to chase our dream

To dream together
A place in Heaven's forever...

by carmen herrera uy, september 29, 2013

A GLIMMER OF HOPE

A glimmer of hope shone on me
By being reminded the name of thee
Knowing that God blesses you
Among other men that I love too

A hopeless romantic God made me
Dreaming of love for all I see
For we are all created by God
He sustains us, through good or bad

by carmen herrera uy, sept 29, 2013

TO GOD I BELONG

To God I belong
For Him I will sing my song
Would you like to sing with me
Oh, that will make me happy

Come let us sing to the Lord
And praise Him with every word
With Him as the center of our lives
Waiting for the day He arrives

by carmen herrera uy, september 29, 2013

THEN GOD SAID NO

I do love you so
God said for a romance no
For He is my King
To His command I will cling

Just be around to inspire me
The sight of you makes me happy
You give me the reason to go on
Joyful to welcome any season

by carmen herrera uy, september 29, 2013

FROM YOUR ANOINTED'S HAND

From your anointed disciples hand
At the altar in your graces I stand
I stared at the host laid on my palm
With reverence I received through a psalm

By your body and blood I hold eternity
God coming as man to claim us for Thee
As I receive you in Holy Communion
Strength I feel Oh Jesus, with our union

by carmen herrera uy, september 28, 2013

I CAN TAKE THE HINT

I can take the hint my dear
Whenever I try to come near
That you feel just like a brother
Impossible for us to be together

I can take the hint my darling
The tone you want to bring
Now the romantic feeling is over
Can we now come together?


ha-ha-ha...by carmen herrera uy, september 27, 2013

BLESSED BE YOUR NAME MY CHILD

Blessed be your name my child
God's protection from the wild
Meeting friends ringing a bell
Helping you up after you fell

Blessed be your name my child
Your sanctuary in the world so wide
Your smile lingers on in my memory
My inspiration, is my love for thee

Carry the memory of my love
As God smiles at us from above
As your parents put you to school
To be able to learn society's rule

Only next to God's do not forget
Then you will live without regret

Even after this world we have left...

by carmen herrera uy, september 27, 2013

LORD SING ME YOUR MELODY

Oh my Lord, sing me your melody
through the birds up in the tree
With their songs please tell me
that I am in the presence of Thee

Oh my Lord, sing me a lullaby
with these trials to get by
To face adversity with a smile
To spread your words without guile

by carmen herrera uy, september 27, 2013

THE BRIDE WITH THE BRIDGE

The bride with the bridge
For a seat with a scion she bids
In a gathering of elitists
Digging into all her credit lists

The bridge then asked for a toll
Cash she had could not pay it at all
So she swam in the creek
Only to be paired with a geek

by carmen herrera uy, september26, 2013

BIG POCKET, LITTLE MIND

Big pocket, little mind
To the plight of others, so blind
In an attempt to flaunt his wealth
Came to forget to laugh with mirth

Big pocket, little mind
Trying this soul to bind
But then this heart had been made strong
By professing self to Jesus to belong

by carmen herrera uy, september 26, 2013

HUWAG MONG ISUGAL NANG TODO

Huwag mong isugal nang todo
ang iyong matamis na "oo"
Tunay na nagseselos ako

Huwag mong isuko ang Bataan
Mabaliw kahit sino man
Kapirasong ngiti ako'y tirhan naman

Kung ikaw man ay desidido
Huwag kalilimutan ako
Na nag-aabang sa kanto

Siguraduhin lamang malakas ang preno
At baka masagasaan ako
Tuloy mo ay kalaboso

by carmen herrera uy, september 26, 2013

TAKE ME TO THE GALA NIGHT

Take me to the gala night
Where all the stars will appear
Even the shyest star will shine so bright...
To let me watch your face as you draw near

Take me to the gala night
To see the constellations with thee
As the stars cluster together in sight
To spell for us our destiny

Let the stars confirm our love for one another
With the applause from the dance of shooting stars
As you kiss me with passion like a smouldering ember
With the warmth I feel as your face reddens like Mars

by carmen herrera uy, july 7, 2013

TO HEAVEN'S CHOICE

To heaven's choice, I agree
God knows what is best for me
Though I am free to decide
To God's decision I abide

A freewill to conform
To God's will, not society's norm
With discernment as one of His gifts
No more lost like a log that drifts

by carmen herrera uy

ANOTHER YOU

Another you in the corner
Surfacing, another imagined lover
Lining-up for my attention
Doubling-up as my protection

Oh, how happy I can be
Imagining scions following me
But then I come to the reality
I have just enough pennies for coffee

by carmen herrera uy, september 25, 2013

I TAKE REFUGE IN YOU OH LORD

In the midst of my soul's pain
I take refuge in you Oh Lord
Let your graces in me remain
That I may be guided by your word

Take hold of my soul Oh God
Protect it from the evil one
Surround me with your angels' squad
Specially after the setting of the sun

by carmen herrera uy

IKAW BA AY CONIO

Ikaw ba ay conio,
oh isang doe
lalake o babae
hindi masabe

Tunay na kasarian
Hindi mapatunayan
Hindi tuloy kita maligawan
At sa labas tunay na tiyempuhan

by carmen herrera uy, september 25, 2013

BAKASYON SI SION

Bakasyon si Sion
Sa damdamin sa Scion
Aywan ko ba
Parang ako sya

Si ikaw ay siya
Sabi ng matrona
Sa pagtitinda
Sa kikiam na may kanta

Naubusan ng pamasahe pauwe
Ang lakuwatserang si Angge
Nagtiis sa fishball
Ang sosyal na gamol

Huwag dibdibin
Tunay na damdamin
Baka ikaw ay atakihin
Sa pagnanais ibayo ay tawirin

by carmen herrera uy, september 25, 2013

TAYO NANG MANUNGKIT NG BITUIN

Tayo na aking mahal
manungkit ng bituin sa pamamasyal
Kahit sa pera ay salat
Puso naman ay tapat

Kung sakaling umulan
at mga bituin ay magkanlungan
Ang buwan ang magbibigay ligaya
Sa gabing kay saya

Tayo nang tumakas sandali
Sa mundong mapagkunwari
Ang wagas na pagmamahalan
Hindi kayang tunawin ng ulan

by carmen herrera uy, september 23, 2013

BUBBLE DREAMS

Bubble dreams popping up
To bring happiness from a cup
After swimming around in the air
It pops out and disappear to nowhere

Cappuccino coffee sipped with you
Imagining an interlude between us two
Then the solid reality steps in
That he was just a dream from the TV screen

by carmen herrera uy, september 22, 2013

THE WIND'S EMBRACE

The wind's embrace is taunting me
Our life together surfacing from memory
Your embrace though just a dream
Over and over keeps singing like a hymn

The wind's music as it caresses the chimes
Inspiring me to pen these rhymes
The only offering I can give back to you
Coming from my heart, to see us through

by carmen herrera uy, september 22, 2013

ANG DATING TULAY

Ang dating tulay na niluma ng panahon
Ay pilit bumabalik sa ala-ala ngayon
Tulay ng panaginip na nag-u-ugnay
Sa kabilang ibayo, upang sa tukso'y isuway

Oh tulay ng pag-ibig pakinggan mo ako
Ilayo ako sa kasalukuyang tukso
Pangarap na handog ng kathang-isip
Sapat nang ako sa lungkot ay isagip

by carmen herrera uy, september 22, 2013

DON'T DENY ME THIS CHANCE

DON'T DENY ME THIS CHANCE

Don't deny me this chance
Of seeing my dear ones
People from school
Who showed me the rule

Remembering the days
To the top we would race
As to the future we gaze
Defying the maze

Don't deny me this chance
Of seeing them even with one glance
To inspire each other once more
As we march to the fore

by carmen herrera uy, july 8, 2013

ONLY WITH GOD

Only with God can I feel such bliss
Walking, feeling the morning breeze
Praises and adoration in the chapel
The songs puting me under God's spell

Only with God can I feel such love
Purity of soul blessed from above
With the morning adoration and mass
My doubts with His blood He will wash

Only with God can I find strength
To forsake temptations at any length
Only with God can I find hope
Only with Him with all my trials cope

Only with God would I most want to be
In the life in this world through eternity


by carmen herrera uy, september 19, 2013

THE DARKNESS IN MY SOUL

Jesus, remove the darkness in my soul
I feel forlorn, denied of my goal
Deprived of my will to pursue my dreams
All my endeavors falling apart it seems

Lord help me make it to the dawn
Let me greet with a new heart the morn
A heart that will be of service to you
With a love that greets the first dew

That my love I will pass on to my neighbor
My poem touching all men of creed and color
That in love and truth with you we abide
With your words becoming our daily guide

by carmen herrera uy, september 19, 2013

WHAT SACRIFICE DO YOU ASK OF ME TODAY

What sacrifice do you ask of me today
Tell me Lord and I will willingly obey
You snatched me not only once but more
From a life that prudence does ignore

What sacrifice do you ask of me today
At your feet all my possesions I lay
Body and soul use me Oh my Lord
As a vessel of Salvation for this world

by carmen herrera uy, september 17, 2013

HUMIHINGI NA NAMAN NG TULA ANG LANGIT

Humihingi na naman ng tula ang langit
Pagbuhos ng ulan na walang paknit
Wari ko ba sa akin ay nagalit
Nang ang iyong pag-ibig ay iwinaglit

Humihingi na naman ng tula ang langit
Humahagulgul na parang paslit
Maghintay ka lamang aking sinta
Tayong dalawa ay mangarap muna

Mangarap na malaya nating masusunod
Tawag ng damdamin sa pag-irog...

by carmen herrera uy, september 16, 2013

UMIIYAK NA NAMAN ANG LANGIT

Umiiyak na naman ang langit aking mahal
Nakikiramay sa ating pusong pagal
Wari ko ba ay hindi ko na matitiis
Ikubli ang damdamin na nakasalamin sa batis

Umiiyak na naman ang langit aking sinta
Hindi kayang iwaglit ng ala-ala
Naunsiyaming pag-ibig Oh aking irog
Bakas ng lumipas ang makakayanang ihandog

by carmen herrera uy, september 14, 2013

WITH THE DAVIDIC BLOOD

With the Davidic blood in the Chalice
Consecrated from water and wine
Jesus' blood in a cup for salvation and peace
For all through His mercy so divine


Jesus conceived with purity
The moment the Virgin submitted to the Lord
To offer her Davidic ancestry
My God wash my sins by the truth of your word

As prophesied in the bible
A saviour will come to the world
Jesus was born poor though with blood so noble
For the elect to evangelize without sword

by carmen herrera uy, september 14, 2013

SAMPU-SAMPERANG CRUSH #2

Sampu-samperang crush
Kung ma-i-co-convert ko lang sa cash
Me pamasahe na akong pansimba
At pambili ng malunggay na pandesal ng masa

Sampu-samperang crush
Huwag lang tamaan ng wagas
Iiyak na naman ang mga bituin
Dahil ayaw pa-angkin

by carmen herrera uy, september 13, 2013

OH HOW TEARS GATHER IN MY EYES

Oh how tears gather in my eyes
Oh Lord each time I realize
That I love you truly
My soul, mind, heart all for Thee

Let me discern your will for this day
That I may accomplish in sweet array
Let me spread your teachings Lord
Through my every action and word

by carmen herrera uy, september 13, 2013

IN CONGRUENCE WITH GOD'S TIMING

In congruence with God's timing
Feeling His presence in everything
My soul in rhythm with His will
Numbers, letters floating like in a wheel

Wearing my best like everybody else
By offering self, my endeavor He will bless
Praying for God's blessing's in all I do
My Lord, this grace can only come from you

by carmen herrera uy, september 13, 2013

FLIRTATIONS IN MY MIND

Flirtations in my mind #001
To forget the unkind
Desiring for my soul to bind
As from unrest I try to unwind

Fantasizing that the fake jewelry I bought
Is a gift from an unknown lover who sought
That I wear for him this expensive piece
Earings that hears His melodies

Oh, the melodies I hear
Are praises to Jesus so dear.... september 10, 2013

THE RUN AWAY BRIDE

I feel like a run away bride
From my love trying to hide
For Jesus is the groom I dream of
Waiting for me at the loft

I feel like a run away bride
All my feelings my will denied
Am I worthy Oh Father
In Mary's Holy Name of this September

by carmen herrera uy, september 12, 2013

LET ME SOOTHE YOUR PAIN

Let me soothe your pain
With my song's refrain
I can feel your sadness
Let my song turn it to gladness

Let me soothe your pain
As the court does arraign
Pardon to obtain
In God's grace remain

by carmen herrera uy, september 12, 2013

HOW NICE IT IS

How nice it is to wake up in th morning
And know to the Holy Mass I will be going
With the nuns will be praying and singing
Jesus with love we will be worshipping

How nice it is to wake up in the morning
Writing a poem of praise while waiting
To dress up and to the chapel be walking
To look up the sky and its morning greeting

How nice it is to wake up in the morning
Knowing with joy Jesus will I be receiving
With surrender the Eucharist will be adoring
With my mind, heart, and soul truly believing

by carmen herrera uy, september 12, 2013

IN GOD'S PERFECT TIMING (#2)

In God's perfect timing
A little bird will sing
Followed by Sparrows
Drowning all your sorrows

In God's perfect timing
A little child will bring
Sunshine in your life
Freeing you from all the strife

by carmen herrera uy, sept.11, 2013

I lost the first version so this is the 2nd...

CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS

Contraceptive pills in every corner
Prohibiting me to submit to a lover
Cars reminding me of caught attention
Illicit affairs that may cause damnation

Contraceptive pills with all the colors
"Place it between your knees" quoting my mentors
So I go to mass selecting from my closet
Omitting the forgotten corset

by carmen herrera uy, september 9, 2013

SAPATOS NG SCION

Sapatos ng scion, nilagyan ng biton
Hush Puppies na gamusa, nasira tuloy yon
Naitapon sa basura ng kanyang asawa
Sa takot na mawalan ng mana

Pinulot ni Sion at isinakay sa kariton
Sinipilyo ng colgate, nawala ang biton
Hangang magkaroon ng karapatang maisuot ni Kuya
Dance Instructor, pang-aliw sa matrona

carmen herrera uy, september 9, 2013

AS YOU PRONOUNCE MY CHOICE

As you pronounce my choice oh Lord
To devote my life spreading your word
Let all those who love me this day
Be blessed in a special way

A smile returning a smile
Drowning each other's brokenness for a while
Empowering every soul by your word
A right to your kingdom at your accord

by carmen herrera uy, sept. 9, 2013

WHENEVER I LOOK AT THE SKY

Whenever I look at the sky
My thoughts lead me to God on high
Overpowering the pettiness of this world
Surrendering my soul to the Lord

The sky with its morning glow
Reaping in a harvest every good deed I sow
The weather so kind after the havoc behind
Father every unworthiness in me do bind

by carmen herrera uy, september 9, 2013

HUWAG MO NAMAN AKONG TANGALAN NG KARAPATAN

Huwag mo naman akong tangalan ng karapatang magsimba
Sa pag-sasabing dahil ako ay matanda na
Ilang kasalanan mo pa ang aking papatawarin
Pagsunod sa pagpapakumbaba na tagubilin

Huwag mo naman akong tangalan ng karapatang magsimba
Sa pag-aakalang aagawan ka ng barkada
Hindi ko isusuko ang aking karapatan
Kahit pasaringan mo pa ng "alis diyan"

by carmen herrera uy september 9, 2013

A SINGLE RED ROSE

A single red rose I offer you my Mother
As I supplicate you to guide me to forever
You have been my model since childhood
I ask you now to strengthen me in my widowhood

Mother Mary as we honor you today
September 8, your Nativity day
A Marian devotion with you I embrace
Purity and chastity, through your Son's grace

by carmen herrera uy, september 8, 2013

IF ONE POEM COULD SAVE A SOUL

If one poem could save a soul
God help me as I make it my daily gaol
As I work tirelessly through the night
Make shine in my mind your own true light

Let me work profusely with my pen
As awareness of your love in others I awaken
Sometime my poems might save me in return
Through the souls I have saved as the wheel turns...

by carmen herrera uy, september 7, 2013

YES LORD I AM TAKING THE PART

Yes Lord, I am taking the part
the role in the script you are giving me today
I will do it gladly with all my heart
and do it for you without delay

You are asking me to spread your words
To give love and consolation to the weary
To proclaim your truth, undaunted by swords
I will accomplish them all gladly

This is my way of saying "Thank you"
For the happiness from the Eucharist anew...

by carmen herrera uy, september 7, 2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ON MEMORIES

Bachelor of Science in memories
Like a Sim card, earning degrees
Too much data to store in my mind
Have to save in a chip for my love to find

My loved ones calling from the beyond
Relatives, friends, especially my husband
From beyond the grave in Earth's bosom
Promising return through a tree's blosom

by carmen herrera uy, september 7, 2013

BUHAY KATIWALA

Buhay katiwala, aking niyakap
Upang hindi mabuyo sa pagpapanggap
Sa nakalulunod na kislap ng mundo
Sa Diyos ay yumuko at nag-bigkas ng "OO"

OO, aking lilingapin sa aking kandungan
Mayaman o mahirap man, ay tutulungan
Kahit salat sa pera, tunay na hiyas ipapamana
Kumpiyansa sa sarili galing sa Kanya

Kumpiyansang hindi kayang iguho
Nang katanyagan, kapangyarihan o ginto
Pagmamahal na tunay na ipadadama
Buhat sa Espirito Santo, Jesus at Ama

by carmen herrera uy, september 4, 2013

NANG MAGSIMBA SI TANING

Nang magsimba si Taning
Sumumpong na naman ang aking tililing
Sa pag-aakala na ako ay taning din
Pagkain sa hostia hindi maamin

Hangang ang hostia ay nag-imbita
Habang ang madre ay kumakanta
Aking natanto na ang tulad kong aba
Ay tunay na karapat-dapat pa

by carmen herrera uy, september 4, 2013

DAMDAMING HIRAP

Damdaming hirap
Itago na lang sa pag-ra-rap
Kung walang makain
Tumingin na lamang sa salamin

Kung ganda ang nakikita
Isiping mas masuerte ka
Sa mga pangit diyan na marami ngang pera
Pero pag-aasal, nakakasuka

by carmen herrera uy, september 4, 2013

LORD AS I SAIL ON AN ANGRY SEA

Lord as I sail on an angry sea
Let me turn the wheel carefully
As I try to reach the shore afar
Lord be my guide, send me a star

Master, abate the turbulent waves
Extend your loving arms that saves
Let me avoid rocks that may spell doom
Protect my boat from sharks that loom

Jesus, guide me with your beacon
Lead me to the coming of the dawn
Help me safely reach your port
To my destination let me not run short

I DON'T WANT TO HURT ANOTHER MAN

I don't want to hurt another man
So keep distance while you can
For if you keep on taunting me
There is no way out can't you see

For I have a flirtatious nature
No matter how I tried to be demure
But if you insist on coming
How can I refuse my darling

by carmen herrera uy, september 3, 2013

OH SACRAMENT SO TRUE

Oh sacrament so true
Though unworthy of you
You touched me to tears
As The Holy Spirit reached my ears

My mind in torment during the mass
As the evil one came to pass
A soft voice invoking the lamb of God
A novice's holiness exorcized the devil I had

Father in Heaven, thank you for your son
With the Holy Spirit, three persons as one
Leading me to receive Holy communion
My unworthiness conquered by Jesus, with our reunion

by carmen herrera uy, september 3, 2013

I AM GONNA MARRY A RICH MAN YOU SEE

Don't you ignore me
Or you will be sorry
I am gonna marry a rich man you see...
And our bank account will be a billion and three

The wedding reception will be in his island
Guests will be flown including a band
I will make sure you'll not be invited
And in the guest list be omitted

by carmen herrera uy, july 6, 2013

SAMPU-SAMPERANG MGA CRUSH

Sampu-samperang mga crush
Hindi makayanang maging wagas
Bulsa tuloy ay butas-butas
Kakasugal sa alas

Hindi makayanang maging tapat
Tibok ng iisang puso hindi sapat
Alinlangang hindi nawawala
Salawahang minumutya

by carmen herrera uy, september 2, 2013

HERE I COME AGAIN

Here I come again
Dreaming of my men
Who caught my attention
Lovesick blues in remission

Here I come again
Lovenotes from my pen
Like a thrilled teenager
Bubbling with laughter

by carmen herrera uy, september 2, 2013

THANK YOU FOR THIS MOMENT LORD

Thank you for this moment Lord
For this nook, away from the world
At peace with self and with you
I feel my heart beating for a love so true

For you created us out of love
Reaching to us from above
Love felt more through your son
Thank you, Oh Holy one

by carmen herrera uy, September 2, 2013

LET ME BE WORTHY AGAIN

Lord, let me be worthy again
To offer you praise through my pen
Let not ill feelings destroy me
Let me be always in my path to Thee

Jesus, guide me always with your Spirit
That I may pass on to the neighbors I meet
Rich or poor, each with our role in your plan
Make us all worthy of You, Oh Holy One

by carmen h. uy, September 2, 2013

AS I COME BACK TO YOU LORD

As I come back to you Lord
After almost heeding the lure of the world
Now I realize there is no truer happiness
Than being a child that you bless

Let me follow the path you chose for me
Where I was once so blissfully happy
Writing a poem of prayer to you each moment
As I welcome in my heart the messages sent

by carmen herrera uy, September 1, 2013

LORD BE AROUND

If friends can't be found
Lord, I implore you, be around
If the load comes heavy
Lord, do help me

If things get tough
Teach me how to laugh
If people are unkind
Goodness in them let me try to find

by carmen herrera uy, august 30, 2013

I WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE

I want to hear your voice
But I have no other choice
Than to wait till you call
That seems impossible at all

I want to hear your voice
That would be a reason to rejoice
Everytime the phone rings
Oh how my heart sings

But then it's not you
Making me blue
Then I keep hoping again
Only to be forsaken

by carmen herrera uy, august 29, 2013

I HAVE A FEELING YOU CARE

I have a feeling you care
It's just you would'nt dare
To show that you care for me
Don't worry, I am not in a hurry

Just don't deny me this chance
Of hoping with you a romance
I can wait forever
Just don't say "never"

by carmen herrera uy, august 29, 2013

CAN YOU EASE MY PAIN FOR A WHILE

Can you ease my pain for a while
Just give me a little smile
And maybe a little hello from you
Showing you care like I do

I am not asking for a commitment
Just some gestures to show some sentiment
That you care for this maiden
Then I will not feel anymore of being forsaken

by carmen herrera uy, august 29, 2013

LIFE IS KINDER

Life is kinder for those who give more
Than those who want to beat the score
For if you demand less from life
Then it will not throw back some strife

Learn to love without asking back in return
Enjoy doing things for people with concern
Then what you give will come back a thousandfold
Till you find happiness more than you can hold

by carmen herrera uy, august 28, 2013

WOULD'NT IT BE SWEET?

Would'nt it be sweet
If you and I would meet
At least once a week
Oh, moments with you I seek

Would'nt it be sweet
If with a smile, each other we greet
As you come over for a cup of coffee
Bring the cookies and coffee is on me

by carmen herrera uy, august 28, 2013

REJECTION COMES AGAIN

Lord, rejection comes again
I can't take anymore the pain
Of dreaming and then losing
Can you stop rejection from coming

No luck in love or career
No achievement to show to my peer
Dreaming and aiming makes me happy
Till rejection begins to taunt me

Don't let me stop dreaming
Till at the peak of success I am standing
Be around to comfort me Lord
If rejection comes, soothe me with your word

by carmen herrera uy august 28, 2013

UNTIL LOVE CAME

I was proud and happy
Without needing anybody
But then love came
And now it is not the same

I was proud and happy
With men pursuing me
But then now it is different
I am down with all my emotions spent

by carmen herrera uy, august 26, 2013

I MAY BE BROKEN HEARTED TODAY

I may be broken hearted today
But it will not always be this way
For tomorrow the Earth will take another spin
And a new life for me will then begin

I must say you really broke my heart
But with someone else I can make a new start
This is not the first time this heart is broken
I will not give up until true love comes then

by carmen herrera uy, august 25, 2013

I THOUGHT I WAS PRETTY

I thought I was pretty
Till men dumped me
I thought I was intelligent
But then I have this senior moment

I thought I was famous
Being jobless makes it obvious
All these lies in my head
are turning back to me instead

NO AMOUNT OF TEARS

No amount of tears
Can bring back the years
Of moments together
I thought it will last to forever

I thought I was ready for a new romance
And almost took the chance
But the memory of you keeps coming back then
To cause me pain, again and again

by carmen herrera uy, august 25, 2013

LORD YOU HAVE MADE THIS HEART TO FEEL

Lord, you have made this heart to feel
That is now seriously broken for real
Come my God and ease this suffering
As to your care my brokeness I bring

I feel so weak to face what lies ahead
Each day I don't feel like getting up from bed
Lord, heal this broken heart of mine
Let not any man steal my love from Thine

by carmen herrera uy, august 22, 2013

NANG MAAWA ANG LANGIT SA ATIN

Nang maawa ang langit sa atin
Ipinagkait pati bituin
Luhang ibinuhos sa lupa
Hindi maubos-ubos aking mutya

Pag-ibig na ipinagkait ng kapalaran
Hindi maipahayag na pagmamahalan
Ngayon, nakikiramay ang langit
Ipinahahayag sa pag-susungit

by carmen herrera uy, august 20, 2013

E MO SION

Ako ay si Sion na iyong-iyo lamang
Sa yaman at karunungan ay kulang-kulang
Sapatos na hindi na kailangan ng biton
Hindi isusuko, sagasaan man ng pison

Yakap-sula lamang ang alay kay Lola
Upang siya ay tunay na lumigaya
Karampot na kita ng pamamasada
Aking pinagkakasiya, baon sa eskuwela

by carmen herrera uy, august 18, 2013



by carmen herrera uy

AS YOU HAVE PREACHED

Father, what you have preached I tried to do
Not to let myself the dictates of my heart pursue
Though I did not shed a tear when you died
Now with my heart long forgotten, how I cried

To pamper my heart with "useless" emotions
That I have avoided without my own reasons
In gratitude to a co-maker of God
I tried to follow you through good or bad

Now, I am not asking for a furlough
But for a little understanding of my sorrow....

by carmen herrera uy, august 18, 2013

HAVE YOU OPENED YOUR DOOR TO THE LORD

Have you opened your door to the Lord
He knocks to your house thru His word
He asks nothing but for you to believe...
Profess your faith through good works you give

Have you asked the Lord to come in
By forsaking things that cause you to sin
Have you asked Christ to live in your heart
That all anger and malice may depart

by carmen herrera uy, june 13, 2013

EVEN THE BIRDS AND THE BEASTS KNOW YOU

Even the birds and the beasts know who you are
Proclaiming it even to the farthest star
The beast as it came to me one early morn
Told me that through this child you're born

Oh little child who was once my mentor
In this lifetime of mine through my creator
A revelation of the gifts from the Eastern Kings
Let me surrender myself as the gift He brings

by carmen herrera uy, august 17, 2013

LET EVERYTHING YOU DO BE WITH GOD'S GRACE

Let everything you do be with his Grace
Then His blessings will come in your days
Don't let your work go to waste in vain
With God's blessings success you will attain

For success means gaining the favor of the Lord
For ourselves and for those in our hearts we hold
Success does not mean money, power or fame
But accepting the salvation He offered when He came

by carmen herrera uy, august 16, 2013

THE SKY GREETING ME WITH LOVE

The morning sky greeting me with love
As the sun shines tenderly from above
Framing the clouds with silver lining
To a call from God, my soul surrendering

As the sun's rays softly kiss my face
As it would do for all human race
Lord whisper to me my mission for this day
Seeking for your command in each way

by carmen herrera uy

LET ME FIND A HOME FOR YOUR SOUL

Let me find a home for your soul
A home that will keep you as whole
Undivided in your Faith and attention
As we focus for our soul's reunion

But first let us do our own mission
Of saving our neighbors from oblivion
Let us sacrifice our own emotion
Again and again calling for attention

Till God will say "you've done your part"
"Now you can go to listen to your heart".....

by carmen herrera uy, august 15, 2013

LET MY TEARS WASH AWAY YOUR DOUBT

Let my tears wash away your doubt
To assure there is nothing to worry about
Let this embrace calm all your fear
As with my arms I draw you near

My child, I waited for your coming
To free me from my soul's dawning
I knew you from my confused past
Come let us start to make the future last

by carmen herrera uy, august 15, 2013

AS I GIVE IN TO MY HEART

As I give in to my heart today
Come let the moon take us away
To deny the call of loneliness
Free from the pains of distress

Pride is a treacherous enemy
That had been enslaving me
Love is all I can offer you
As Ihis heart opens to a love anew

by carmen herrera uy, august 14, 2013

EACH TIME THIS HEART IS BROKEN

Each time this heart is broken
I find a step on my way to heaven
Each time I leave a love unspoken
Jesus will hear it then

For the love of Jesus calls out to me
As I seek for His face in thee
My soul cries out silently
As God picks up the broken pieces of me

by carmen herrera uy, August 14, 2013

SELF PIRACY

Self-piracy ng isang bandido
Na kinanta ni Perry Como
Tungkol sa yayang si "ikaw, si ako"
Na nangidnap at nag-pa-pay-per-view sa amo

Batang inangkin dahil si yaya ay sakim
Sakim sa laman, baboy o lalaking may asim
Puwet sa kanyang harapan ibinabandera
Parang tumutulong sirang palanggana

by carmen herrera uy, august 9, 2013

AS YOU MAKE ME YOUR OFFERING

As you make me your offering, Oh Lord
To promote peace and love around the world
Make this heart strong and sturdy
As I offer my whole life to Thee

Let my voice weave sweet music from Heaven
As I travel around through my pen
May I be a respite from desolation
Of some souls fighting the pits of oblivion

by carmen herrera uy, august 9, 2013

ILEGAL NA BAKLAD

Ilegal na baklad sa may dalampasigan
Nais hulihin ang nasa sinapupunan
Matabang hasa-hasa na aking nabingwit
Pinakawalan nang magbato-bato sa langit

Mga gintong isda sa aking ala-ala
Tinapatan ang bulaklak ng sinisinta
Bulaklak na kakulay ng gintong buwan
Ipagpaparaya na lamang nang hindi makunan

by carmen herrera uy, august 4, 2013

AKO BA'Y BARYANG PANG-ALKANSIYA?

Tinuturing mo ba akong isang barya?
Na iyong ihuhulog sa iyong alkansiya
Upang ipunin pang matrikula
Sa pag-aaral mo ng abogasya

Tunuturing mo bang akoy isang barya
Pambayad sa jeepney papuntang eskuwela
O pambili ng mamon doon sa cantina
Pamatid gutom na may ligaya

Abogasyang kurso na nais pag-aralan
Mamulot ka muna ng isasangkalan
Upang pag-harap mo sa hurado
May pang-sangga pag-sigaw ng bato-bato

by carmen herrera uy, august 4, 2013

THE WANING CRESCENCE OF THE MOON

The waning crescence of the moon
Like a sickle in the eastern grave
A promise of tomorrow in mother's arms
Drafting my future as her slave

My freewill gives me the strength
To resist the call of untimely death
A golden sand beckoning from beyond
Dawning on my soul as she bets for my breath

A breath that will answer only your call
Oh Jesus welcome me when I give up my soul...

by carmen herrera uy, august 3, 2013

DIDILIGAN KO NG LUHA

Didiligan ko ng luha
Ang tigang mong lupa
Upang mamunga ng sapat
Para sa lahat

Tigang na dadamdamin
Nabanaag sa salamin
Iniibig kong bayan
Sa aking harapan

Taong nagmistulang tuod
Pagluwas sa lungsod
Damdaming sinisingil sa aking puso
Upang ialay sa inang matagal naglaho

by carmen herrera uy, July 31, 2013

DID GOD SEND YOU TODAY

Little bird in my path
Did God send you today?
To appease my fear from His wrath
To guide me to Heaven's way

As I tarry on which road to take
You hop to the silent beats of my heart
Declaring that God will not forsake
Those who willingly in His script take a part

by carmen herrera uy, june 30, 2013

FATHER WERE YOU PROUD OF ME?

Father were you proud of me?
All my endeavors I did for thee
Working hard for a family of ten
I wanted to help you and mother then

She told us that you were an honest man
As you have named your first son
Honesto, to remind us of this trait
Bread stolen, we never ate

With all the talents you passed on to me
And all the education made possible by thee
Marrying me out to a decent man
Who took care of me like what you've done

by carmen herrera uy, july 11, 2013

HOY KARIBAL

Hoy karibal
Huwag mo akong gawing almusal
Sa iyong hubad na mundo
Di ka na ba natuto?

Hoy karibal
Mamasyal ka na lamang sa karnabal
Kesa ini-ikot mo akong parang turumpo
Sa pag-nguya mo ng keso

Baliw na Sisa
Na nakasakay sa siso
Tinapon ang oso
Sinakyan ng kabayo

Tayo ang mga laruan
Masakit man ang katotohanan
Cowboy na nanghuli ng baka
Tinatakan sa pagkanta

Nilabanan ang sarili
Na nakita sa culi-culi
"Si ikaw, si ako" sabi ng prinsesa
Na nais maging dama

Dalin mo ang susi ng iyong buhay
Upang kabilang dagat ay mabaybay
Gat Jose Rizal ng ating kasaysayan
Huwag lamang kalilimutan...

carmen herrera uy...july 29, 2013

LILIES AND DAFFODILS

Lilies and daffodils across the hill
Beckoning to me as I stand still
Swaying in the wind in symphony's grace
Painted by God as nature's lace

Beauty abounds before my eyes
As early as the first sunrise
Outlining the flowers in golden hue
As the sun rises to bid the hills adieu

Oh God of creation how did I deserve this
Seeing your spectacular show in full bliss
As I turn my back from your grand show
Let the happiness in my heart set my deeds aglow

as I have posted at fanstory.com

SAKAY NA KABAYAN

Sakay na kabayan
Sa karitela kong hiram
Ako ay patungong pantalan
Upang makalimutan ang dinaramdam

Karitelsng hinihila ng isang kabayo
Na may piring ang mga mata
Upang derecho ang takbo
Patungong eskuwela

Ituring na ang pamamasyal
patungong ibayo
Ay isang pahinga
mula sa kalbaryo

Bagong mukha na dating kasintahan
Na kumislot sa isipan isang sinakulo
Nandito ako, mahal na kaibigan
Upang gabayan ka, hangang dulo

Ang buhay ay isang drama na paulit-ulit
Hangang tunay na yaman ay makamit....

by carmen herrera uy, July 26, 2013

I'LL BE THE BRANCHES, YOU BE THE VINE

I'll be the branches, you be the vine
To craddle your baby while you dine
With seeded grapes falling to the ground
While I sing my love without a sound

I will be the string of the violin you play
The same string as you go fishing all day
My dreams and prayers will go with you
Till we see each other in a day or two....

by carmen herrera uy, July 24, 2013

AS YOU SHOWED ME THE WORLD

As you showed me the world
Memories of which in my heart I now hold
People around, rich or poor as friends
Messages of which now God sends

Now with tears in my eyes
I still cannot go out on my own as I realize
Be with me even only in my memory
Let us set out together, God, you, and me...

by carmen herrera uy, july 10, 2013

BELOVED IN HEAVEN

Beloved in Heaven
Sweet memories then
As fate lent a space of time
To be with you as I now recall in a rhyme

Life then was so sweet
As I now realize because we did meet
This poem I write now for you
To say for all the happiness, "Thank you"

by carmen herrera uy, july 10, 2013

ARE THOSE FLOWERS FOR ME?

Are those flowers for me
The one that I see
In bloom at your garden
Beckoning to this maiden

Are those flowers for me
In vases at each dinner table I see
Aranged in perfect harmony of hues
Still with the petal, this morning's dews

Were those flowers for me
Haunting me way back in memory
Thousands of red roses in the lobby
As red as the hotel's carpets as can be

by carmen herrera uy, july 9, 2013

WITH INVISIBLE WALLS AROUND MY SOUL

With invisible walls around my soul
Keeping my spirit safe within your temple
A conscience as a gift from God, our Lord
That is built stronger with His every word

Invisible walls acting as sentry
To keep safe my mind and body
Leaving me to choose my own destiny
As I decide when to be or not to be free

by carmen herrera uy, july 8, 2013

TAONG GRASA

Ako ay nakahiga na sa aking kama
Nang pilit may sumuot sa aking konsensiya
Tungkol sa kalye na aking nakita
Pilit humihingi ng kanta

Taong grasa, taong grasa
Kalagayan mo aking nadarama
Laman ng kalye, gabi at umaga
Dumi sa katawan hindi alintana

Anak ay arugain nang hindi matulad sa kanya
Bahay ay ipundar habang may pera
Kailangan laging may barya sa bulsa
Nang hindi mawala, kahit saan pumunta

by carmen herrera uy, july 8, 2013

LORD I TURN TO YOU

Lord I turn to you
Please tell me what to do
My problems seem to defeat me
I surrender my yoke to Thee

Barely surviving from day to day
Almost giving up to my dismay
Help me go on chasing my dream
No matter how elusive they seem

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IS IT NOT YOUR WILL OH LORD

Is it not your will oh Lord?
My endeavor seems not to your accord
Shall I chase another dream
Or go on with my scheme

Jesus let me discern your will
If I should be working for my goal still
I believe nothing is possible without your grace
In this indifferent world let me find my place

by carmen herrera uy, may 21, 2013

AS PAINFUL MEMORIES SETS IN

When painful memories sets in
As I remember my grievious sin
A sin against my brother
That blurrs my vision to forever

Does that mean you have not forgiven me Lord
For not following truly your word
"Love your neighbor as yourself," you said
I am sorry that I harbored some hatred

Come my Lord forgive me
By offending my brother I have offended Thee
May I truly be forgiven of my sin
And let not the painful memories set in

by carmen herrera uy, may 30, 2013

HAVE YOU NO TIME FOR YOUR BROTHER

Have you no time for your brother
For little things you don't want to bother
But these little things need your attention
Before they go out of proportion

Children begging in the street
Wanting for food to eat
Stealing left and right
For something sweet to bite

by carmen herrera uy, may 31, 2013

I AM LOST IN CONFUSION

LORD I AM LOST IN CONFUSION

Lord I am lost in confusion
With my hurting emotion
Tell me what to do
As I try to serve you

Some people makes the path more thorny
The road that leads to thee
Help me to go on serving you
The only thing that I want to do

by carmen herrera uy, june 2, 2013

WHEN DISCONTENT SETS IN

When discontent sets in
causing me to sin
Coveteousness corrupting me
Desiring possesions of others I see

Honor, fame or gold
That others have that I behold
Forbid any feeling of envy
That my cause discontent in me

When discontent sets in
Come Lord cleanse me within
Come empower me with your love
The most precious possesion I can have

by carmen herrera uy, june 6, 2013

WHEN GOD SAYS NO

When God says no
I will willingly forego
When God says so
I will be happy to follow

For God knows what is best
Let no discontent be my guest
Let me not envy any neighbor
Forbid any malice in me to harbor

by carmen herrera uy, june 6, 2013

YOU MUST HAVE A BETTER PLAN

You must have a better plan for me
Oh Lord help me to understand and see
That to your holy will I must abide
Until all my discontent be set aside

For my mind is much less than a speck
With your plan that I should discern as I trek
Lord let me hold on to a goal that you choose for me
And pursue my dream as I try to serve Thee

by carmen herrera uy, june 6, 2013

THE PAIN OF UNFORGIVENESS

The pain of unforgiveness is hurting me
Let me surrender all my aches to Thee
Let me forgive the wrongs of my neighbor
Soothe my heart that is with wounds still sore

Let me return my neighbor's malice with love
Let me overcome the angry feelings I have
Rescue me from this pit of desolation
Caused by my unworthy emotion

by carmen herrera uy, june 8, 2013

LET PEACE START WITH ME

Let peace start with me
Let all my undertakings be blessed by Thee
As I forsake all coveteousness and envy
Let only my neighbor's goodness I see

Lord I had been grieving and hurting
For all my neighbor's wrongdoing
Let me turn the other cheek
As the way to your kingdom I seek

by carmen herrera uy, june 8, 2013

FOR EVERY HURT YOU HARBOR

For every hurt you harbor
There is joy caused by another neighbor
For every pain in your heart
Let forgiveness start

After every frown is a smile
Giving you rest and calm for a while
For every problem a solution
After every sin, an absolution

by carmen herrera uy, june 8, 2013

FRIENDS IN CHRIST

Friends in Christ I have
Making me feel God's love
A feeling of peace and harmony
As they greet me in glee

Christ welcoming me to His Kingdom
As with a smile of greetings friends come
Their trust and respect are my treasures
As their love I feel without measures

by carmen herrera uy, june 9, 2013

THANK YOU FOR TODAY

Thank you for today, Oh Lord
To serve you as we listen to your word
To discuss your teachings once more
As we proceed to aim for heaven's door

The day was long and tiring
But filled with graces you bring
Let us be always fruitful
And to our tasks be truthful

YOU MAY NOT LOVE ME ENOUGH

You may not love me enough
to make me your better-half
It is alright with me
Just be around when I need thee

I may need to hear your voice
As problems may not leave a choice
Can I give you a call once in a while
enough to change the frown to a smile

TILL THE DAY YOU LOVE ME

Till the day you love me
I will wait patiently
The hope will keep me happy
The thought of being with thee

Till the day you love me
Let me be in reverie
Of happy times together
In memory will stay forever

Till the day you love me
My darling, when will it be...

ANO LALAKE?

Ano lalake
Iniibig mo ba akong si babae
Kung ganoon hawakan ang aking kamay
Lagyan ng singsing at iwagaygay

Ano lalake
Ano ang iyong kyeme
Ako ba ay iyong mahal
O isa lamang akong hangal

I AM NOT ASKING FOR A DATE

I am not asking for a date
At my age I think it is too late
To be seen flirting around with a man
With this face aged by the sun

I am not asking for a date
nor expecting you to be at the gate
But if that is what you want to do
Who am I to stop you

SUDDENLY THERE'S MUSIC

Suddenly there's music
Playing softly like magic
My love, do you hear it too
It is playing for me and you

Suddenly there's music
After for long did I seek
It plays every time you appear
A melody of love that I hear

ME AND MY POETRY

Together again are we
Me and my poetry
As friends we are back again
Giving inspirations to other men

Me and my poetry
Oh how creative we can be
Working together in harmony
Oh how it makes me happy

A CALL FROM THE HOLY ONE

The clouds above, against the shimmering sun
An spectacle of a call from the Holy One
Pulsating with life the edges of the cloud
Telling me to say yes to God right aloud

Having drifted aimlessly waning in faith
God is calling me back before it is too late
The rays of the sun piercing my heart
Giving me sweet pain like Cupid's dart

Telling me to fall in love with the Lord again
To all my endeavors let Him be sovereign

WHAT WILL YOU SAY TO THE LORD

When in heaven's gate you meet the Lord
And He asks you "Did you follow my word?"
What will you say to him for you to get in
Will you say to God that you don't have a sin

You may not have a sin of commission
But tell me you may have sins of omission
Did you turn deaf ear when someone needed you
Did you fail to love your enemies too?

You may think those sins are small
To purgatory you stay for purification from it all
Until God calls you to heaven
A promise to you he has not broken

THE PROMISE OF TOMORROW

The promise of tomorrow warms my heart
For the rising of the sun brings a new start
Mistakes of yesterday, tomorrow will erase
As you submit yourself to God's embrace

Tomorrow, tomorrow, oh what a beautiful day
As lovely as the sun with its filtered ray
Peeping softly from the edge of the cloud
As pure as the truth from Jesus' shroud

My Lord, my Lord, take me back to your fold
For I have wandered away from your hold
Tell me as I awaken to greet tomorrow
Your smile will wipe away my sorrow

HOW I LONG TO BE WITH THEE

How I long to be with thee
Instead of being just in reverie
With your smile so tender
Offering a bid to forever

How I long to be with thee
Do you feel the same way my dearie
A careless remark made you stay away
Will we forever remain this way

WHEN GREED GOES BEYOND THE NEED

When greed goes beyond the need
Then your prayers God will not heed
Your pleadings He will not bless
God will not tolerate your greediness

When greed goes beyond the need
Depriving others with your bid
Wanting all the wealth in the world
A slave to the glitters of gold

When greed goes beyond the need
To damnation your soul will destiny lead...

WHEN LOVE SHIES AWAY

When love shies away
Leaving you hanging in dismay
Did you hurt his feeling
Now your man you are missing

Was your love not enough
At his pleadings you did laugh
Now it is too late to make amend
For he has found another friend

BE STILL

Be still
Hear the whisper of a daffodil
With its vibrant color feel
The love of your man is real

Be still
Hear the whisper on the window sill
Of the drops of rain with its appeal
Asking your love to reveal

Be still
Your love do not conceal....

DID LOVE TAKE ITS REVENGE

Did love take its revenge on me
For taking it as something frilly
Taking for granted the feelings of men
Who tried to woo me as a young maiden

To men of distinction I would not nod
Drunk with all the attention I had
But then, is love taking a revenge on me
Now, nobody around, isn't that silly?

Where have all my lovers gone
Is there someone remaining, anyone?

SIXTY-SEVEN YEARS

Sixty-seven years of ups and downs
Floating around with the clowns
Trying to hide all the frowns
In pompous evening gowns

Did I make a difference to the world?
That sometimes seem indifferent and cold
Have I been too selfish and bold
Snatching all the attention I can hold

Was I generous in loving
Have I been kind and giving
Now in my twilight years and grieving
Paying for the wrongs of my own making

LORD STAY ALWAYS IN MY HEART

Lord, stay always in my heart
Tell me you will never depart
That you will give me the strength within
When poverty and loneliness sets in

I will choose poverty to an unchaste life
For you will unburden me through any strife
Lord, remove the loneliness in me
With the promise that someday, thee I will see

LOVE ME EVEN JUST TILL TOMORROW

Love me even just till tomorrow
Let the next day contend with it's sorrow
For today I want to be truly happy
Just for today I want to be with thee

Love me even just till tomorrow
For today let me some happiness borrow
Let the moments bloom with the sun's ray
As "I love you," I hear you say

AM I THE REASON BEHIND

Am I the reason behind
The sunshine in your mind
That cause the light in your eyes
As with a smile my face you surmise

Am I the reason behind
From all adversity you seem blind
Do you feel the same way I do
do you feel a love so true?

READY, NOT READY?

Mirror, mirror...on whom I see
An unsure and confused elderly
Are you willing to take a chance
And exchange your state for romance

Your freedom is something of value
Are you willing to give it up when due
Will you gamble your few remaining days
Not a chance myself, stand alone in all ways

WHEN WILL YOU SAY YOU LOVE ME

When will you say you love me
Although how you feel I can see
Your penetrating eyes reaches my heart
As if begging for a romance to start

Will there be an end to our pretending
And come together someday one sweet evening
Let me hear you whisper you love me
Then together, forever be happy

LORD, LET ME BE

Lord, let me be content with the state I am in
Coming to terms with self though lonely within
Let me do my best to offer you back the self
Time, resources and talents and spiritual wealth

I am sorry for not being happy with what I have
To self indulgence I have always been a slave
Come my Jesus save me for I am drowning
Helpless and confused, due to my own making

SHOULD YOU REMAIN BUT JUST AN INSPIRATION

Should you remain but just an inspiration
Nothing but an object of my admiration
Or shall you boldly come forward
And offer your love as my reward

You have kept your distance for so long
But my love for you keeps on going strong
Would you mind if I go on thinking of you
Hoping a romance will soon spring so true

AS OUR EYES MEET

As our eyes meet
My heart rushes to beat
As I gasp for my breath
When you touch my soul's depth

As our eyes meet
A new romance should I greet?
A question I had for so long
That had been haunting me like a song

YOUR SMILE REACHES YOUR HEART

Your smile reaches your heart
That is a good sign for a start
That you are glad to see me
Oh how it makes me happy

Your smile is like sunshine
Beaming hope on this heart of mine
My smile I offer back to you
Is this the start of a love so true?

SHALL I DO THE COURTING

Shall I do the courting
Before you become my darling
Tell me what to do
Do you want me to woo you

Shall I do the courting
For us to go dating
I have been waiting for long
Maybe I can start with this song

I STILL BELONG TO YOU

I still belong to you
That is what I want to believe
No other man can this heart accept
While for you, I still grieve

I still belong to you
That is what my heart does feel
Singing to you verses of love
With a wounded heart that does not heal

SHALL I GO ON LOVING YOU

Shall I go on loving you?
When I know your love is not true
That it was just a slight flirtation
When you tried to get my attention

Shall I go on loving you?
When I know you will just bid me adieu
After you have made me your quest
To forget you, I believe is the best

I WAS PROUD AND STRONG

I was proud and strong
until love came along
Now I am humble and meek
As your love I seek

I was proud and strong
before I sang this sad song
For you don't care for me
with no feelings from thee

I was proud and strong
Until to someone you did belong
Will I still have I place in your heart
As my feelings for you I bare for a start?

ISANG KAHIG ISANG TUKA

Isang kahig, isang tuka
Para akong nababakla
Na tumaya na lang sa sakla
Habang nakabukaka

Kapalaran ba ay isusugal
Kakabit pati dangal
Para akong naduduwal
Sa isang buhay hangal

TINAPAY NA WALANG PALAMAN

Kumakalam ang tiyan
Tinapay na walang palaman
Aking sinabakan
Upang sikmura ay magkalaman

Tuyot ang bibig
Galing sa gripong tubig
Kahit hindi malamig
Buhay mahirap, akin na ring ibig