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